MSOKMSONormal

Missoula Montana Airport

Missoula, United States · North America

One 2022–2025 Missoula County hall with six live airline names, an $8 Economy lot, and a zero-fare Route 11 — no passenger lounge, and do not mix FAA’s 525,225 enplanements with the leftover 1,021,055 CY 2024 total.

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.4
Comfort & amenities7.6
Food & retail7.5
Ground access7.8
Reliability7.6
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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MSOKMSONormal

Missoula Montana Airport

Missoula, United States · North America

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.4
Comfort & amenities7.6
Food & retail7.5
Ground access7.8
Reliability7.6
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Arrive
90–120 min
before departure
Typical security
12 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
About 10–15 min to downtown (unpublished official drive-time; AirNav 4 miles NW)
Uber / Lyft
Cheapest to city
Mountain Line Route 11
Free · ~30 min to Transfer Center
On time
82%
of departures
Terminals
1
Main Terminal (Concourse A / B after one TSA)

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MSOKMSONormal22°C / 72°F

Missoula Montana Airport

Missoula, United States · North America

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.4
Comfort & amenities7.6
Food & retail7.5
Ground access7.8
Reliability7.6
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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6 photos

Front of the current Missoula Montana Airport terminal from the parking lot, April 2025

Gate A0 holdroom at Missoula Montana Airport, June 2025

United Express SkyWest CRJ-200 on the Missoula ramp, July 2015

Former Missoula terminal exterior, May 2007

Interior of the former Missoula terminal, August 2011

U.S. Forest Service Shorts 330 on the Missoula ramp

MSOGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Budget 90–120 minutes

Official FAQ: arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours before departure under normal conditions.

Most airline counters open 2 hours prior. TSA typically opens 1.5–2 hours before each departure and stays open until the last flight — the terminal is 24/7, the checkpoint is not. Check with your airline.

Terminal

One TSA, then A or B

South Concourse (2022) plus East/B Concourse (baggage claim opened 15 May 2025).

Kettlehouse Bar & Grill and Coldsmoke Tavern sit post-security on Concourse A. MSO Marketplace is on Concourse B between Gates 1 and B2, across from the MSO Taphouse. Official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map — read FIDS. Bags and rental desks are in the new claim hall.

Food

Eat airside at Kettlehouse

Kettlehouse / Coldsmoke on Concourse A is the sit-down room; Black Coffee is on both sides of TSA.

March 2026 Black Coffee menu leftover drip $4 / 12 oz and $4.50 / 16 oz — that is coffee, not a water tariff. Marketplace and Taphouse opened on B with the east concourse (Aug 2025 leftover). Official pages do not print concession hours or bottled-water prices.

Status

No membership lounge

There is no airline club, Priority Pass room, or Escape Lounge at MSO.

Live Priority Pass USA has no Missoula row. The 3rd-floor Observation Lounge is open to the public. Explore MSO Pass lets pre-registered visitors through TSA (apply by 8 p.m. the day before; checkpoint window for the pass is 7 a.m.–6 p.m.) — it is not a lounge.

Live conditions

Right now at MSO

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Western Montana trips that should not be forced onto BZN or FCA
One-building Alaska, United, Delta, American, Allegiant, and Sun Country connections
Travelers who will ride a zero-fare bus or pay $8/day to park and do not need a lounge

Watch out for

No passenger lounge — the Observation Lounge is a public room
Last weekday Route 11 inbound from the airport is 9:15 p.m.; weekends end earlier
Official pages do not print bottled-water prices, a Wi-Fi SSID, or a gate map
Homepage leftover still says Phase 2 construction is underway — the east concourse is already open

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.4

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

525,225

Terminals

1 Main Terminal (Concourse A / B after one TSA)

On-time departures

82%

Typical security

12 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for MSO.

Updated Sep 14, 2026

One civil hall at 5225 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59808 — Concourse A and B after a single TSA
Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Sun Country, and United — official card lists 13 unique U.S. cities, none international
Arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours early; ticket counters typically open 2 hours before departure; TSA typically 1.5–2 hours before each departure until the last flight
No passenger lounge — the 3rd-floor Observation Lounge is a public room with a fireplace
Parking: first hour free in every lot; Economy $8/day (card only), Long-Term $12/day, Premium $20/day
Mountain Line Route 11 is zero-fare to the downtown Transfer Center; last inbound weekday from the airport is 9:15 p.m.

12 official sources

Full guide

Explore the MSO guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

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MSOKMSONormal22°C / 72°F

Missoula Montana Airport

Missoula, United States · North America

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.4
Comfort & amenities7.6
Food & retail7.5
Ground access7.8
Reliability7.6
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

Compare MSO with another airport

Arrive
90–120 min
before departure
Typical security
12 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
About 10–15 min to downtown (unpublished official drive-time; AirNav 4 miles NW)
Uber / Lyft
Cheapest to city
Mountain Line Route 11
Free · ~30 min to Transfer Center
On time
82%
of departures
Terminals
1
Main Terminal (Concourse A / B after one TSA)

MSOGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Budget 90–120 minutes

Official FAQ: arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours before departure under normal conditions.

Terminal

One TSA, then A or B

South Concourse (2022) plus East/B Concourse (baggage claim opened 15 May 2025).

Food

Eat airside at Kettlehouse

Kettlehouse / Coldsmoke on Concourse A is the sit-down room; Black Coffee is on both sides of TSA.

Status

No membership lounge

There is no airline club, Priority Pass room, or Escape Lounge at MSO.

Live conditions

Right now at MSO

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Delays reported

Operational issue

Minor Issues

Status update: 17:11 MDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 23:11 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Western Montana trips that should not be forced onto BZN or FCA
One-building Alaska, United, Delta, American, Allegiant, and Sun Country connections
Travelers who will ride a zero-fare bus or pay $8/day to park and do not need a lounge

Watch out for

No passenger lounge — the Observation Lounge is a public room
Last weekday Route 11 inbound from the airport is 9:15 p.m.; weekends end earlier
Official pages do not print bottled-water prices, a Wi-Fi SSID, or a gate map
Homepage leftover still says Phase 2 construction is underway — the east concourse is already open

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.4

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

525,225

Terminals

1 Main Terminal (Concourse A / B after one TSA)

On-time departures

82%

Typical security

12 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for MSO.

Updated Sep 14, 2026

One civil hall at 5225 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59808 — Concourse A and B after a single TSA
Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Sun Country, and United — official card lists 13 unique U.S. cities, none international
Arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours early; ticket counters typically open 2 hours before departure; TSA typically 1.5–2 hours before each departure until the last flight
No passenger lounge — the 3rd-floor Observation Lounge is a public room with a fireplace
Parking: first hour free in every lot; Economy $8/day (card only), Long-Term $12/day, Premium $20/day
Mountain Line Route 11 is zero-fare to the downtown Transfer Center; last inbound weekday from the airport is 9:15 p.m.

12 official sources

Full guide

Explore the MSO guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Alternatives

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km. Scored airports show their Airportist Score so you can weigh a switch.

THMThompson Falls Airport
Thompson Falls
116 km

MSOGuide

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Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Delays reported

Operational issue

Minor Issues

Status update: 17:11 MDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 23:11 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

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Who this airport works for

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Traveler Tips

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Water

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