Missoula Montana Airport

Last week's storm cut power at Missoula Montana Airport, prompting at least four flights to divert to other airfields until the facility was able to power up its generator.

The airport in 2024 logged more than 1 million passengers for the first time. This year, it's expected to break that record with more month-over-month increases.

After upgrading 330 airfield lights to LED and running 80,000 feet of new electrical conductors, the main runway at Missoula Montana Airport has reopened.

Airport director Brian Ellestad said passenger counts for July increased 2.2% over the same month last year. It also set an all-time monthly record with nearly 70,800 passengers.

Baring a few rotary aircraft, the skies over Missoula will fall quiet next week as Missoula Montana Airport closes its runway to fixed-wing aircraft for a major overhaul.

After more than a year of construction, Missoula Montana Airport has officially opened its new east concourse and the concessions within.

The Missoula Montana Airport on Thursday officially announced year-round service to Chicago/O'hare on American Airlines, expanding the airport's reach further east and ending months of speculation.

The summer travel season is set to begin at Missoula Montana Airport in May, and passengers looking to board a flight will need to have a Real ID.

With the second phase of the terminal project set to open in the coming months, Missoula Montana Airport has secured the vending contracts needed to serve future passengers.

With a record-breaking year of passenger growth in hand, Missoula Montana Airport is now looking at another dynamic year fueled by expanded service and a growing facility.