MSO Airport Overview
Missoula International Airport MSO is located off Highway 10 West, 4 miles NW of Missoula, Montana, and easily accessible from the I-90 / Airway Blvd. interchange. Due to its location and because of low fares and quality service, it attracts passengers from the tri-states of Montana, Idaho, and Washington. The airport is perfectly situated across from the scenic Missoula County Development Park and Technology District--a 446-acre mixed use development that includes hotel/conference centers, restaurants, convenience and specialty stores, gas stations, banks, research and development, warehouses and manufacturing. As a foremost aviation gateway for western Montana, Missoula International Airport offers a range of facilities and services. And, as the City of Missoula continues to grow, it has created a plan for the future providing for a multi-million dollar expansion program designed to improve and maintain safety and to meet the needs of air travelers and air carriers in years to come. (Airport Information tel: 406-728-4381)
MSO Airport is served by four major airlines and their affiliates offering direct flights toeight major US cities, with connecting flights around the world. The passenger terminal offers restaurants and lounges, shops and newsstands, rental car agency desks, and wireless internet access. Long- and Short-term parking is close by, with the first 15 minutes free (for pick-up/drop off). Cash and credit cards accepted. There is also the new Credit Card Express Parking Lot with easy entrance and exit, located off Aviation Way on the Northwest side of the airport, with close-in parking near the terminal entrance. Ground transportation is available on the lower level and include hotel shuttles, the Airport Shuttler, Mountain Line public buses, as well as taxis and limousines.
During the summer months, the Depot becomes alive as firefighting aircraft take off and land on a continual basis as they battle wildfires throughout the region. With two first-class Fixed Base Operators located on field, MSO is a popular flight training center and corporate aircraft destination.