January 13 2026
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport Concludes Another Year of Momentum Serving Over 2.8 Million Passengers in 2025
BOZEMAN, MT (January 13, 2026) Another extraordinary year has taken flight at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN). Passenger numbers continued to soar and significant advancements in airport development and construction are underway further positioning southwest Montana as a hub for growth and connectivity.
Throughout
2025, BZN welcomed a record-breaking 2,809,419 passengers which is a 6.3% increase
over the 2,642,707 recorded in 2024. This increase reflects our airport’s vital
role in providing reliable and efficient air travel for our market’s demand.
Passenger totals in and
out by airline brand in 2025:
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United Airlines
– 811,127
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Allegiant Air
– 97,023
|
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Delta Air Lines
– 678,996
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jetBlue – 57,358
|
|
Southwest Airlines
– 485,800
|
Sun Country – 14,135
|
|
American
Airlines – 337,218
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Charters – 5,335
|
|
Alaska Airlines
– 322,427
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Total – 2,809,419
|
Tower
operations (landing or takeoff) at BZN decreased -2.1% to 118,030 compared to 120,578
in 2024. Corporate landings increased 9.1% to 9,794 compared to 8,974 in 2024.
There were 343 general aviation custom clearances handled at BZN’s U.S. Customs
and Border Protection Office throughout the year compared to 241 during 2024.
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Tower Operations
(Landing or Takeoff) by Type Were:
|
2025
|
2024
|
Change
|
|
Schedule
Passenger and Cargo Airline Operations
|
26,420
|
23,780
|
11.1%
|
|
Business Jet
Operations (Aircraft over 12,500 lbs.)
|
19,588
|
17,948
|
9.1%
|
|
General Aviation
Operations
|
71,682
|
78,188
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-8.3%
|
|
Military
Operations
|
340
|
662
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-48.6%
|
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Total
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118,030
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120,578
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-2.1%
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A
tremendous amount of work has gone into BZN’s multi-phase, $190-million-dollar
East Terminal Expansion Project. The project continues to progress on schedule
and under budget. With the structure now taking shape, this milestone marks an
exciting new chapter in the continued growth, modernization, and future
development of our airport.
Critical
navigational aid improvements were completed this year as well as extending BZN’s
main runway 328’. These enhancements, along with additional navigational aid
enhancements in 2026, will help pave the way for improved airfield efficiency
and capability.
Air
service developments coming in 2026 include daily summer service to Phoenix, AZ
(PHX), summer Saturday service to Long Beach, CA (LGB) and Austin, TX (AUS),
and spring break Saturday service to Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL).
BZN
remains dedicated to providing competitive, convenient travel options and more
choice than ever before for southwest Montana travelers, while continuing to
serve as a powerful driver of economic opportunity across the region.
About Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) – BZN is Montana’s busiest airport and serves as a year-round gateway to Yellowstone National Park. BZN also serves the recreation areas of Big Sky Resort and Bridger Bowl as well as the business centers of Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky and Livingston and higher education at Montana State University and the Gallatin College. BZN offers coast-to-coast nonstop service to: Atlanta, Austin*, Boise*, Boston*, Charlotte*, Chicago MDW*, Chicago ORD, Dallas DAL*, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit*, Fort Lauderdale*, Houston*, Las Vegas, Long Beach*, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Nashville*, New York JFK*, New York LGA*, Newark*, Phoenix*, Phoenix/Mesa, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego*, San Francisco, Seattle/Tacoma, and Washington D.C.* Over 1,500 people are employed by the 40 entities with offices at the airport. *Denotes seasonal service.
