# MSO — Missoula Montana Airport > Machine-readable reference for MSO. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/mso HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/mso Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/mso.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/MSO.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T08:05:55.321+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Missoula Montana Airport - IATA: MSO - ICAO: KMSO - City: Missoula - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Denver - Distance from city: 8 km (5 mi) northwest of downtown Missoula - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 0.91M - Official website: https://flymissoula.com ## Overview Welcome Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) is a place where travel feels a bit more picturesque. With massive windows framing the Bitterroot and Rattlesnake mountains, the airport brings a modern mountain lodge vibe to your layover. It’s not an international hub, but with features like local craft beer and freshly roasted coffee, it might just be the most charming airport you’ll pass through. Located just 8 km northwest of downtown Missoula, it’s often praised for being uncrowded and easy to navigate, much like a neighborhood bus station upgraded for the modern traveler. At a glance Passenger volume: 0.91 million per year Runways: 2 Terminal: Main Distance from city: 8 km (5 mi) northwest of downtown Missoula Key airlines: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines Terminals & layout The Main terminal at MSO is compact, offering travelers a streamlined experience from check-in to boarding. Security lines are typically short, except for the early morning rush between 5 and 7 a.m. Even then, you’re usually through in under 20 minutes. Gates are a short walk from non-secured areas, making the whole process smooth and manageable. Frequent flyers recommend clearing security first and… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/terminals/main ## Dining (8) - **Black Coffee Roasting Company** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/restaurants/black-coffee-roasting-company - **Black Coffee Roasting Company** — Main · Coffee · Café · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/restaurants/black-coffee-roasting-company-main - **Kettlehouse Bar and Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/restaurants/kettlehouse-bar-and-grill - **Kettlehouse Bar and Grill** — Main · American · Bar & Grill · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/restaurants/kettlehouse-bar-and-grill-main - **MSO Marketplace** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/restaurants/mso-marketplace - **MSO Marketplace** — Main · Local · Food Court · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/restaurants/mso-marketplace-main - **MSO Taphouse** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/restaurants/mso-taphouse - **MSO Taphouse** — Main · Brewpub · Bar · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/restaurants/mso-taphouse-main ## Lounges (1) - **No dedicated lounges** — 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/lounges/no-dedicated-lounges ## Shops (1) - **MSO Marketplace** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/shops/mso-marketplace ## Parking (4) - **Accessible Parking** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/parking/accessible-parking - **Economy Parking** — Remote · $8/day, $2/hr · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/parking/economy-parking - **Long Term Parking** — Long stay · $12/day, $2/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/parking/long-term-parking - **Premium Parking** — Short stay · $20/day, $4/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/parking/premium-parking ## Ground transport (4) - **Hotel shuttles** — Courtesy hotel shuttle · 10 min · On demand or the scheduled time URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Local taxi services** — Taxi · 15–20 min · Flat-ish meter distance URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/transport/local-taxi-services - **On-site car rentals** — Car rental · 30-40 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/transport/on-site-car-rentals - **Rideshare pick-up** — Rideshare zone · 5-10 min · Close to or more than a taxi · Hit or miss URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mso/transport/rideshare-pick-up ## Insider tips - _Money_: Use the free 60-minute parking in any on-airport lot for quick drop-offs or pick-ups; Economy Parking is the best value for longer stays at $8/day. - _Time_: Arrive 60-75 minutes before your flight for early-morning departures, as security can get busier then, but it's usually under a 20-minute wait. - _Quiet_: For less crowded space, seek out gates without imminent departures where outlets and mountain views are abundant. - _Local_: Taste KettleHouse Brewing’s creations at the Kettlehouse Bar and Grill, renowned for capturing Missoula’s local flavor. - _Insider_: Boarding groups fill overhead bins quickly with outdoor gear; local frequent flyers suggest early boarding to ensure bin space or consider gate-checking backpacks. - _Local_: Grab a coffee or whole beans from Black Coffee Roasting Company, a local favorite, for better-than-typical airport coffee. - _Avoid_: During winter, allow an extra hour for connecting flights as mountain weather can prompt delays and cancellations. - _Avoid_: With no airline lounges, opt instead for seating by the MSO Taphouse where you can enjoy good drinks and scenery while waiting. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/MSO.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/mso/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/mso/departures — HTML page with live departures