Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (KBZN)
Medium airport · Bozeman, Montana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBZN |
| IATA | BZN |
| Elevation | 4,473 ft (1363 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°46'44" W 111°9'13" 45.77885, -111.15371 |
| Location | Bozeman, Montana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,650 ft (808 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 11/29 | 5,050 ft (1539 m) | 75 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 11G/29G | 2,802 ft (854 m) | 80 ft | GRS | No |
| 12/30 | 8,994 ft (2741 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport at a glance
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is a medium airport in Bozeman, Montana, United States, known to airline systems as BZN. The field elevation of 4,473 ft (1363 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBZN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 8,994 ft (2741 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBZN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Field | KLVM | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Bert Mooney Airport | KBTM | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Helena Regional Airport | KHLN | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Yellowstone Airport | KWYS | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Great Falls International Airport | KGTF | 190 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,473 ft field elevation of Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is KBZN, and its IATA code is BZN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport above sea level?
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,473 feet (1363 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.7789, -111.1537 — in Bozeman, Montana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mission Field, about 55 km away.
Does KBZN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBZN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport?
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,994 ft (2741 m) with a ASP surface.