KGPI

VFR

GLACIER PARK INTL

KALISPELL · MONTANA

Elev
2,976.8'
Longest RWY
9,007'02/20
Tower
08:00–00:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR04:55Z
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Before you fly into KGPI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
08:00–00:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
3,976.8'
MSL · field 2,976.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KGPI

Current METAR

Observed 04:55Z

KGPI 120455Z 03006KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3001
Wind
030° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,860 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
6 NM NE
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GPI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROB RATKOWSKI
Address
4170 HWY 2, KALISPELL MT 59901

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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030° · 6 kt
RWY 02
020°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 020° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,977 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored20° / 200°9,007 ftASPHStandard L
12/30121° / 301°3,510 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
029,007'9,007'9,007'9,007'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
209,007'9,007'9,007'9,007'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
123,510'3,510'3,510'3,510'
303,510'3,510'3,510'3,510'PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)

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 KGPI GLACIER PARK INTL in KALISPELL, MONTANA, showing runways 02/20, 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 02
LS · CAT I
GPI
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 02
KGPI · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SURV

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
Yes

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

  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -14C.
  • CTN: SKYDIVING OPS 6 NM NW 13000 FT & BLW SR-SS JUN-SEP. PAJA STATUS - SALT LAKE ARTCC.
  • CTN: VFR TFC OPS AT KALISPELL CITY ARPT 8 NM S & WHITEFISH ARPT 6 NM NW.
  • ARFF INDEX C FOR SKED INDEX C ACR OPS; OTHERWISE, ARFF INDEX B EXC 30 MIN PPR.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; REIL RWY 20; HIRL RWY 02/20; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 02, 20 & 30 OPR CONSLY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20PCR VALUE: 513/F/B/X/T
  • 12/30PCR VALUE: 80/F/C/X/T

Other notes

  • CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC PPR - AMGR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGPI

Answer card
ICAO
KGPI
Name
GLACIER PARK INTL
Location
KALISPELL, MONTANA
Elevation
2,976.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,976.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0800-0000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
02/20 · 9,007 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

Glacier Park Intl is in Kalispell, Montana. Field elevation is 2,976.8 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 02/20 at 9,007 ft. Runway 12/30 is 3,510 ft. The tower is open 0800-0000. One ILS is published. It serves runway 02.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or local procedures say otherwise. Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (406) 755-5362 for current service details.

A few operational notes matter here. The field is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 14 degrees C. The airport also has published lighting on the main runway. Runway 02 has approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway 20 has runway end identifier lights. High intensity lights are on 02 and 20. Runway 12/30 uses medium intensity lights controlled by CTAF. There is also skydiving activity 6 NM northwest from June through September. Watch for VFR traffic near Kalispell City Airport 8 NM south and Whitefish Airport 6 NM northwest. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KGPI?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise.
What ILS approach is available at KGPI?
One ILS is published. It serves runway 02.
What are the tower hours at Glacier Park Intl?
The tower is open 0800-0000.
Which runway is the longest at KGPI?
Runway 02/20 is the longest runway. It is 9,007 ft of asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KGPI?
Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is KGPI a cold temperature airport?
Yes. It is listed as a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 14 degrees C.
Are there any published lighting notes for the runways at KGPI?
Yes. Runway 02 has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway 20 has runway end identifier lights. High intensity runway lights are on 02 and 20. Runway 12/30 uses medium intensity lights controlled by CTAF.
Should I expect other traffic or special-use activity near KGPI?
Yes. There is skydiving activity 6 NM northwest from June through September. The remarks also call out VFR traffic near Kalispell City Airport 8 NM south and Whitefish Airport 6 NM northwest.

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