KBZN

VFR

BOZEMAN YELLOWSTONE INTL

BOZEMAN · MONTANA

Elev
4,473.4'
Longest RWY
8,994'12/30
Tower
05:30–00:30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR00:56Z
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Before you fly into KBZN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
05:30–00:30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
5,473.4'
MSL · field 4,473.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KBZN

Current METAR

Observed 00:56Z

KBZN 120056Z 07003KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02000017
Wind
070° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6,035 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
7 NM NW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BZN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN SPRENGER
Address
850 GALLATIN FIELD RD, SUITE 6, BELGRADE MT 59714

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0430-0100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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070° · 3 kt
RWY 03
033°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 033° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,473 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30123° / 303°8,994 ftASPHStandard L
11/29123° / 303°5,050 ftASPHStandard L
11G/29G123° / 303°2,802 ftTURFStandard L
03/21Favored33° / 213°2,650 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
128,994'8,994'8,994'8,994'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
308,994'8,994'8,994'8,994'PAPI 4-box left(3.2°)MALSR
115,050'5,050'5,050'5,050'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
295,050'5,050'5,050'5,050'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
032,650'2,650'2,650'2,650'
212,650'2,650'2,650'2,650'

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KBZN BOZEMAN YELLOWSTONE INTL in BOZEMAN, MONTANA, showing runways 12/30, 11/29, 11G/29G, 03/21 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 12
LS · CAT II
BZN
109.3
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 12
KBZN · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AGRI,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,SALES,SURV,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • SNOW REMOVAL EQUIP - CTAF.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -21C.
  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
  • STUDENT TRNG ACT WI 15 MI.
  • 180 DEG TURN NA ON TRML RAMP.
  • PILOTS CONDUCTING EFVS OPS; BE AWARE LED ALS IN USE RWY 12.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC BIG SKY APCH AT 208-364-5860, WHEN ATCT AND APCH CLSD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • NOISE: TRAINING TRAFFIC - CHECK VOLUNTARY NOISE ABATEMENT PRO

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 12 & 30; HIRL RWY 12/30; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 12 & 30 OPR CONSLY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21PCR VALUE: 465/F/A/X/U
  • 11/29PCR VALUE: 260/F/A/X/U
  • 12/30PCR VALUE: 1410/F/A/X/U
  • 11G/29G240 FT S OF RWY 11/29; AVBL WHEN DRY WITH ATC APVL.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03TKOF NA UNTIL CFMG NO TFC USING RWY 12.
  • 12ARR & DEP OPS WHEN WIND LESS THAN 10 KT; OTR RWY MAY BE USED; EXPC DLA.
  • 21LCTD BTN RWY 12/30 & TWY A; AVBL GTR THAN 12500 LB DAY/VFR ONLY.
  • 11GCONES.
  • 29GCONES.

Other notes

  • U.S. CUSTOMS AVBL 1600Z-2400Z THU-MON.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KBZN

Answer card
ICAO
KBZN
Name
BOZEMAN YELLOWSTONE INTL
Location
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
Elevation
4,473.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,473.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0530-0030
Total runways
4
Longest runway
12/30 · 8,994 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
070° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Bozeman Yellowstone Intl is in Bozeman, Montana. The field elevation is 4,473.4 ft MSL. It has four runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 8,994 ft. The tower is open daily from 0530 to 0030. One ILS is published for runway 12.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly and verify the traffic pattern picture for your aircraft. This is a high-elevation airport, so performance planning matters. Cold temperature correction is required at or below minus 21 degrees Celsius. Runway 12 has special notes too. Arrival and departure operations on 12 are authorized when wind is less than 10 knots. Expect delay if another runway is needed.

Three FBOs are on the field. Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Signature Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. Jet Aviation Bozeman carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport also has customs service Thursday through Monday from 1600Z to 2400Z. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery goes through Big Sky Approach. If approach is closed too, use Salt Lake ARTCC. Runway 12 uses LED approach lighting. Runway 12 and 30 lighting can be activated when the tower is closed. Student training activity is reported within 15 miles. Expect a busy pattern.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KBZN?
The field elevation is 4,473.4 ft MSL. Plan for mountain-field performance and cold-weather corrections when temperatures drop low enough.
What is the pattern altitude at KBZN?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in, then confirm the pattern with ATC or the airport operator if needed.
What is the longest runway at KBZN?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway at 8,994 ft. That is the main runway to study first for performance and lighting.
Does KBZN have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 12. Verify current minima and notes in the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival.
What are the tower hours at KBZN?
The control tower is open from 0530 to 0030. Outside those hours, use the published procedures and the current Chart Supplement for the latest lighting and clearance details.
Which FBOs are on the field at KBZN?
Million Air, Signature Aviation and Jet Aviation Bozeman are on the field. Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Signature Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. Jet Aviation Bozeman carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is customs available at KBZN?
Yes. U.S. Customs is available Thursday through Monday from 1600Z to 2400Z. Verify your arrival window with the airport operator or the FBO directly before an international flight.
What should a first-time pilot know about flying into KBZN?
This is a high-elevation field with student training activity reported within 15 miles. Runway 12 has special operational notes. Runway 12 and 30 lighting can be used when the tower is closed. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated restrictions before departure.

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