Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)
Medium airport · Kalispell, Montana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Glacier Park International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGPI |
| IATA | FCA |
| Elevation | 2,977 ft (907 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°18'38" W 114°15'22" 48.31050, -114.25600 |
| Location | Kalispell, Montana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,007 ft (2745 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,510 ft (1070 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Glacier Park International Airport at a glance
Glacier Park International Airport is a medium airport in Kalispell, Montana, United States, known to airline systems as FCA. The field elevation of 2,977 ft (907 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGPI 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 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 9,007 ft (2745 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGPI 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 Glacier Park International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pincher Creek Airport | CZPC | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Cut Bank International Airport | KCTB | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Missoula Montana Airport | KMSO | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Lethbridge County Airport | CYQL | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport | CYXC | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Glacier Park International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,977 ft field elevation of Glacier Park 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 Glacier Park International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Glacier Park International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Glacier Park International Airport is KGPI, and its IATA code is FCA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Glacier Park International Airport above sea level?
Glacier Park International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,977 feet (907 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Glacier Park International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.3105, -114.2560 — in Kalispell, Montana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pincher Creek Airport, about 136 km away.
Does KGPI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGPI 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 Glacier Park International Airport?
Glacier Park International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,007 ft (2745 m) with a ASP surface.