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Glacier Park International Airport

GPI · KGPI · FCA · Kalispell, MT · 2,977 ft elevation · var 15E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KGPI / FCA
Coordinates
48.3105, -114.2560
Elevation
2,977 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0800-0000; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
Weather station
ASOS · 132.625 · ☎ 406-233-0175
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS
NOTAM facility
GPI
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I B
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1944/02
Distance from city
6 NE

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:54 AM10:54Z
Sunrise05:36 AM11:36Z
Sunset09:42 PM03:42Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:23 PM04:23Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:23 PM → 04:54 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:42 PM → 04:36 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; REIL RWY 20; HIRL RWY 02/20; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 02, 20 & 30 OPR CONSLY. on 124.55Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 20: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30: 2-light PAPI (left).

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

Traffic pattern

02TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 02 · 020°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
4,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
124.55

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 4,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 02/20

9,007 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 115k, Double wheel 198k, Dual tandem 321k.

02
Heading
020° mag · 35° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.5 (GPI) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
9,007 / 9,007 / 9,007 / 9,007 ft
20
Heading
200° mag · 215° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
9,007 / 9,007 / 9,007 / 9,007 ft
End lights
REIL

Runway 12/30

3,510 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 25k, Double wheel 40k.

12
Heading
121° mag · 136° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
3,510 / 3,510 / 3,510 / 3,510 ft
30
Heading
301° mag · 316° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
3,510 / 3,510 / 3,510 / 3,510 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ATIS132.625
CNTR133.4SALT LAKE CITY CNTR
CTAF124.55
GND121.6
RCO122.5GREAT FALLS RDO
TWR124.55
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
FCA · KalispellVOR-DME113.20r313° / 6.6 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Survey

Ownership & management

Owner
FLATHEAD MUNI ARPT AUTHORITY
4170 HWY 2, KALISPELL, MT
406-257-5994
Manager
ROB RATKOWSKI
4170 HWY 2, KALISPELL, MT
406-257-5994

Remarks FAA

  • CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC PPR - AMGR.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -14C.
  • CTN: SKYDIVING OPS 6 NM NW 13000 FT & BLW SR-SS JUN-SEP. PAJA STATUS - SALT LAKE ARTCC.
  • CTN: VFR TFC OPS AT KALISPELL CITY ARPT 8 NM S & WHITEFISH ARPT 6 NM NW.
  • ARFF INDEX C FOR SKED INDEX C ACR OPS; OTHERWISE, ARFF INDEX B EXC 30 MIN PPR.
  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; REIL RWY 20; HIRL RWY 02/20; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 02, 20 & 30 OPR CONSLY.
  • PCR VALUE: 513/F/B/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 80/F/C/X/T

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KGPI in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KGPI

Glacier Park International Airport (GPI · KGPI · FCA) is an airport in Kalispell, MT, at 2,977 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 9,007 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KGPI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KGPI have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KGPI?

Glacier Park International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 9,007 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KGPI?

Glacier Park International Airport is in Kalispell, MT, at an elevation of 2,977 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.3105, -114.2560.

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