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Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

BZN · KBZN · Bozeman, MT · 4,473 ft elevation · var 13E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBZN / BZN
Coordinates
45.7788, -111.1537
Elevation
4,473 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS
NOTAM facility
BZN
Attendance
ALL 0430-0100
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1942/07
Distance from city
7 NW

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:56 AM10:56Z
Sunrise05:35 AM11:35Z
Sunset09:18 PM03:18Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:56 PM03:56Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:56 PM → 04:56 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:18 PM → 04:35 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 12 & 30; HIRL RWY 12/30; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 12 & 30 OPR CONSLY. ; SNOW REMOVAL EQUIP - CTAF. on 118.2Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 11: 4-light PAPI (left) · 29: 4-light PAPI (left) · 12: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 30: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

03TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 03 · 033°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.2

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 03/21

2,650 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

03
Heading
033° mag · 46° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
21
Heading
213° mag · 226° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 11/29

5,050 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

11
Heading
123° mag · 136° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
29
Heading
303° mag · 316° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 11G/29G

2,802 ft × 80 ft · Turf (Good)
11G
Heading
123° mag · 136° true
Markings
nonstandard
Traffic pattern
Left
29G
Heading
303° mag · 316° true
Markings
nonstandard
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 12/30

8,994 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1120k.

12
Heading
123° mag · 136° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT II · LOC 109.3 (BZN) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
30
Heading
303° mag · 316° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3.2°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ATIS135.425
CNTR132.4SALT LAKE CITY CNTR
CTAF118.2
GND121.8
RDO122.5GREAT FALLS RDO
TWR118.2BOZEMAN TWR
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
BZN · BozemanVOR-DME112.40r152° / 0.3 NM
LVM · LivingstonVORTAC116.10r264° / 30.2 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100, 100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Agricultural, Charter, Glider, Instruction, Parachute ops, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey, Towing

Ownership & management

Owner
GALLATIN AIRPORT AUTHORITY
850 GALLATIN FIELD RD, SUITE 6, BELGRADE, MT
406-388-6632
Manager
BRIAN SPRENGER
850 GALLATIN FIELD RD, SUITE 6, BELGRADE, MT
406-388-6632

Remarks FAA

  • SNOW REMOVAL EQUIP - CTAF.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -21C.
  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
  • STUDENT TRNG ACT WI 15 MI.
  • 180 DEG TURN NA ON TRML RAMP.
  • PILOTS CONDUCTING EFVS OPS; BE AWARE LED ALS IN USE RWY 12.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC BIG SKY APCH AT 208-364-5860, WHEN ATCT AND APCH CLSD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • NOISE: TRAINING TRAFFIC - CHECK VOLUNTARY NOISE ABATEMENT PRO
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 12 & 30; HIRL RWY 12/30; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 12 & 30 OPR CONSLY.
  • U.S. CUSTOMS AVBL 1600Z-2400Z THU-MON.
  • PCR VALUE: 465/F/A/X/U
  • PCR VALUE: 260/F/A/X/U
  • PCR VALUE: 1410/F/A/X/U
  • 240 FT S OF RWY 11/29; AVBL WHEN DRY WITH ATC APVL.
  • TKOF NA UNTIL CFMG NO TFC USING RWY 12.
  • ARR & DEP OPS WHEN WIND LESS THAN 10 KT; OTR RWY MAY BE USED; EXPC DLA.
  • LCTD BTN RWY 12/30 & TWY A; AVBL GTR THAN 12500 LB DAY/VFR ONLY.
  • CONES.
  • CONES.

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About KBZN

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN · KBZN) is an airport in Bozeman, MT, at 4,473 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 8,994 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBZN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBZN have a control tower?

Yes. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KBZN?

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport has 4 runways; the longest is 8,994 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBZN?

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is in Bozeman, MT, at an elevation of 4,473 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.7788, -111.1537.

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