TRAVEL INFORMATION Know Before You Go
Andy Austin
Transportation

Resources for Group
and FIT Adventures

Resources for Group and FIT Adventures

TEMPORARY AIRPORT CLOSURES IN SEPTEMBER 2025 and JULY 2026

The Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) will be closed at 8 a.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2025, until 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025, for runway resurfacing. Airline schedules have been updated to reflect the temporary closure.

The Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, Montana, will have limited days of service each week in July 2026 due to runway resurfacing. The temporary interruption in service may include limited or no flight availability on certain days and increased pricing that is not reflective of normal schedules and pricing. This closure will take place from July 6 to July 31, 2026, with the area closed weekly from Mondays at 6 p.m. through Fridays at noon. Airlines will reflect the temporary closure on their booking platforms.

Travelers should keep in mind that Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) are less than 2.5 hours from each other by car, so the Western Montana area will remain readily accessible to visitors. Consider incorporating an alternate airport into your travel plans and turn the drive into part of the experience—an opportunity to explore the scenic routes and charming small towns that connect these two regional gateways.

While Montana may seem worlds away, it’s easier than ever to get here. And, once you’re here, getting around is pretty simple, too.


With two major airports—Missoula (MSO) and Glacier Park International (FCA)—serviced by Allegiant Air, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines, there are plenty of routes to provide smooth travel plans for group tours visiting Western Montana.

 

For group travel coming by train, Amtrak’s Empire Builder travels through the northern tier of Montana’s Glacier Country and makes stops in several Montana communities, including East Glacier Park, West Glacier and Whitefish.

Western Montana also has a well-maintained highway system that’s anchored by Interstate 90 running east and west and Highway 93 running north and south. Plus, all of our highways and roads are surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery—complete with charming small towns en route—as well as stunning views. Montana’s Glacier Country is also home to several rental car companies (ideal for FIT clients) and charter services, including Western Pleasure Tours, Rocky Mountain Transportation and Airport Shuttle Express. Some of our cities also have transportation options that include historic trolleys and private tour buses.