Missoula Montana Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
MSO
ICAO Code
KMSO
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) serves Missoula and western Montana, connecting the region with larger US hubs and providing seasonal traffic tied to outdoor recreation and tourism. It is the principal commercial airport for the area.

Missoula Montana Airport
Elevation: 977 m
46.9158, -114.0911

Terminal Guide for Missoula Montana Airport #

The airport has a single passenger terminal with a compact layout that handles scheduled commercial flights, general aviation and seasonal peaks. The facility is easy to navigate with short walking distances between services and gates.

Getting to and From Missoula Montana Airport #

Missoula Airport is a short drive from the city centre; common options are car, taxi, rideshare and rental car with typical travel times of about 10-20 minutes.

  • Car/driving: Approximately 10-20 minutes to downtown Missoula depending on traffic.
  • Taxis/rideshare: Taxis and rideshare services operate; availability is good in town but can be slower late at night.
  • Rental cars/parking: On‑site rental counters and parking are available and recommended for regional travel.
  • Public transit: Mountain Line provides bus services in Missoula-check schedules for connections to the airport.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Missoula Montana Airport #

The terminal provides the standard amenities for a regional airport with tourist traffic.

  • Lounges: Large carrier lounges are not typical; small waiting areas serve passengers.
  • Food & drink: A selection of casual dining and grab‑and‑go options is available in the terminal.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Public Wi‑Fi and charging stations are available.
  • Accessibility: The airport is accessible; request assistance through your airline if needed.

Hotels and Layovers at Missoula Montana Airport #

Hotels are located in Missoula and close to the airport; some properties offer complimentary shuttles. For longer layovers consider downtown Missoula for more dining and services.

Tip for long layovers: downtown Missoula provides a wider variety of restaurants and day‑use hotel rooms; the airport area itself has limited overnight options.

Tips for Missoula Montana Airport #

  • Missoula Montana Airport serves as a gateway to regional outdoors destinations-check seasonal flight schedules which ramp up in summer.
  • Road travel to mountain destinations can be slow in winter-allow extra time for connections.
  • Car rental is the most convenient onward option; reserve in high season.

Weather & Climate near Missoula Montana Airport #

Climate

Missoula Montana Airport's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 28 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 46 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
10° 29°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
15.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
29°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.

79 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
22°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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