Airports / Montana / MSO
Missoula Montana Airport
KMSO / MSOMissoula, MontanaELEV 3,206 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
84 nm
To the nearest alternate
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA).
Overview
Missoula Montana Airport (KMSO / MSO) is a mid-sized airport serving Missoula, Montana. The field lies at an elevation of 3,206 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
MSO has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Glacier Park International Airport (FCA, 84 nm), Bert Mooney Airport (BTM, 88 nm), and Helena Regional Airport (HLN, 89 nm).
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Missoula, MT destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MSO, or browse verified operators serving the area.
What fliers highlight
Easy in & out
3/5 reviews“Rental car access was also super convenient and easy to navigate, which is always a huge plus after a long trip.”
Deborah Shoemaker Publisher5★ on Google
Terminal & facilities
3/5 reviews“Everything felt clean and well-organized, and the flow from check-in to gates was smooth.”
Deborah Shoemaker Publisher5★ on Google
Staff & service
3/5 reviews“Overall, a relaxed, welcoming airport experience that feels a little more personal than most.”
Deborah Shoemaker Publisher5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Missoula Montana Airport — every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMSO
IATA
MSO
FAA / Local
MSO
Elevation
3,206 ft
Coordinates
46.9158° N · 114.0911° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D — DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering — typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MT fields
state range 1,985–6,649 ft
At 3,206 ft, MSO sits lower than 56% of the 27 Montana fields on the register.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance — every listing links to its own field brief.
- 84nmFCAGlacier Park International AirportKalispell
- 88nmBTMBert Mooney AirportButte
- 89nmHLNHelena Regional AirportHelena
- 108nmSMNLemhi County AirportSalmon
- 116nmGTFGreat Falls International AirportGreat Falls
- 122nmCOECoeur D'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington FieldCoeur d'Alene
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKMSO · Missoula Montana Airport · Missoula, MT
From the ramp
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