BOZEMAN, MT (January 14, 2025) Another remarkable year has taken flight at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN). Passenger numbers continued to climb and significant advancements in airport development and construction are underway further positioning southwest Montana as a hub for growth and connectivity.
Throughout 2024, BZN welcomed a record-breaking 2,642,707 passengers which is a 7.2% increase over the 2,464,325 passengers recorded in 2023. This increase reflects BZN's pivotal role in providing reliable and efficient air travel for our market's roaring demand.
Passenger totals in and out by airline brand in 2024:
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United Airlines – 732,875
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Allegiant Air – 103,953
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Delta Air Lines – 626,315
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jetBlue – 35,761
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Southwest Airlines –
530,041
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Sun Country –
15,801
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Alaska Airlines – 299,951
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Avelo Airlines –
7,497
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American Airlines –
285,782
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Charters – 4,731
Total – 2,642,707
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Tower operations (landing or takeoff) at BZN decreased -7.1% to 120,578 compared to 129,775 in 2023. Corporate landings increased 4.3% to 8,974 compared to 8,606 in 2023. There were 241 general aviation custom clearances handled at BZN's U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office throughout the year compared to 231 during 2023.
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Tower
Operations (Landing or Takeoff) by type were:
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2024
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2023
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Change
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Scheduled
Passenger and Cargo Airline Operations
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23,780
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22,888
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3.8%
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Business Jet
Operations (Aircraft over 12,500 lbs.)
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17,948
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17,212
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4.1%
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General
Aviation Operations
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78,188
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89,188
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-14.1%
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Military Operations
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662
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487
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26.4%
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Total
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120,578
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129,975
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Building on unprecedented passenger growth, BZN introduced the largest terminal expansion in its history, the East Terminal Expansion Project (ETEP). ETEP, a multi-year project, is the next chapter of evolution and development at BZN. Schedule 1 which includes demolition, excavation, concrete and structure has begun.
Around the airfield, General Aviation (GA) achieved significant milestones. We celebrated the first business opening on the new north side development as well as the construction of Taxiway B and Taxiway F, a new fuel farm located west of the terminal, and several new private hangars.
As we look ahead, BZN remains dedicated to providing connectivity and economic opportunity for all of southwest Montana for many years to come.
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, Boise*, Boston*, Charlotte*,
Chicago MDW*, Chicago ORD, Dallas DAL*, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit*,
Houston*, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Nashville*, New York
JFK*, New York LGA*, Newark*, 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
