Airport

MSO Missoula International Airport

Missoula International Airport (MSO) serves Missoula. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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Non-stop7
Airlines4
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation977 m

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The airport in numbers

Missoula International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Missoula International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 907,508 passengers in 2019.

Passengers / year
907,508
as of 2019
Elevation
977 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2016–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Missoula International Airport to Missoula

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Missoula International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Missoula ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Missoula International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Alaska Airlines · Delta Air Lines · Allegiant Air · United Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Missoula International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Missoula International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Missoula shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Missoula International Airport to the centre of Missoula?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Missoula International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Missoula International Airport to Missoula?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Missoula International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Missoula International Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Mesa, Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Missoula International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Missoula International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Missoula International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026