Great Falls International Airport (KGTF)
Medium airport · Great Falls, Montana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Great Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGTF |
| IATA | GTF |
| Elevation | 3,680 ft (1122 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°28'55" W 111°22'16" 47.48200, -111.37100 |
| Location | Great Falls, Montana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,502 ft (3201 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 4,294 ft (1309 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,030 ft (1838 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Great Falls International Airport at a glance
Great Falls International Airport is a medium airport in Great Falls, Montana, United States, known to airline systems as GTF. The field elevation of 3,680 ft (1122 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGTF 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 3 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 10,502 ft (3201 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGTF 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 Great Falls International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Helena Regional Airport | KHLN | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Cut Bank International Airport | KCTB | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Lewistown Municipal Airport | KLWT | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Havre City County Airport | KHVR | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport | KBZN | 190 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Great Falls International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,680 ft field elevation of Great Falls 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 Great Falls International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Great Falls International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Great Falls International Airport is KGTF, and its IATA code is GTF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Great Falls International Airport above sea level?
Great Falls International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,680 feet (1122 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Great Falls International Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.4820, -111.3710 — in Great Falls, Montana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Helena Regional Airport, about 108 km away.
Does KGTF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGTF 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 Great Falls International Airport?
Great Falls International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,502 ft (3201 m) with a ASP surface.