Missoula Montana Airport (KMSO)
Medium airport · Missoula, Montana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Missoula Montana Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMSO |
| IATA | MSO |
| Elevation | 3,206 ft (977 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°54'57" W 114°5'28" 46.91582, -114.09111 |
| Location | Missoula, Montana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,501 ft (2896 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Missoula Montana Airport at a glance
Missoula Montana Airport is a medium airport in Missoula, Montana, United States, known to airline systems as MSO. The field elevation of 3,206 ft (977 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMSO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 9,501 ft (2896 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 KMSO 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 Missoula Montana Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glacier Park International Airport | KGPI | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Bert Mooney Airport | KBTM | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Helena Regional Airport | KHLN | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Lemhi County Airport | KSMN | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Great Falls International Airport | KGTF | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Missoula Montana Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,206 ft field elevation of Missoula Montana 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 Missoula Montana Airport
What is the ICAO code of Missoula Montana Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Missoula Montana Airport is KMSO, and its IATA code is MSO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Missoula Montana Airport above sea level?
Missoula Montana Airport sits at an elevation of 3,206 feet (977 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Missoula Montana Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.9158, -114.0911 — in Missoula, Montana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Glacier Park International Airport, about 156 km away.
Does KMSO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMSO 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 Missoula Montana Airport?
Missoula Montana Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,501 ft (2896 m) with a ASP surface.