Great Falls Intl Arprt

What Great Falls Intl Arprt does

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) is a public, municipally governed regional airport located in Great Falls, Montana, operating continuously since 1929. It functions as central Montana's primary commercial-service and general-aviation gateway, hosting scheduled passenger service on Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines to multiple nonstop destinations, and serving as Montana's designated FedEx state hub for small-package cargo operations. The airfield also operates a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Station (FIS), making it the only staffed international-clearing facility in the region.

The airport is run by the Great Falls International Airport Authority with a small direct staff (approximately 8 employees), while tenant and operator activity on the airfield is substantially larger (FedEx alone employs 70+ people across 5+ acres). Its business model combines aeronautical revenue (landing fees, hangar and ground leases, fuel flowage, cargo handling) with non-aeronautical revenue streams including terminal parking, concessions, advertising managed under partnership with YESCO Outdoor Media, and lease income from the Great Falls Aviation Park. In May 2025 the Authority began charging FIS user fees for international flights, adding a new recurring revenue line tied to CBP-cleared operations. Capital projects in flight, including a terminal exit lane improvements RFP, suggest ongoing investment to expand passenger-processing capacity.

The underlying asset base is capital-intensive and hard to replicate: a 737-capable hangar, FIS facility under CBP tenancy, FedEx state-hub designation, and Aviation Park leaseable land. The Authority's commercial position is therefore anchored by regulated infrastructure (CBP/FIS), a long-term cargo anchor (FedEx), and a diversified but concentrated set of airline counterparties, with growth levers concentrated in new pricing streams, additional non-aeronautical monetization, and continued route expansion.

Name

Great Falls Intl Arprt

Legal name

Great Falls International Airport

Website

https://flygtf.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) is a municipally operated regional airport in central Montana serving as Montana's FedEx state hub, the region's only U.S. Customs FIS facility, and a commercial-service gateway for Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, and United passengers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Passenger Services: Revenue from passenger-related services including parking fees, terminal concessions (gift shop, restaurant, bar), and ground transportation coordination.
2. Airport Advertising: Advertising opportunities throughout the airport facility managed through YESCO Outdoor Media partnership.
3. Land and Property Leasing: Revenue from leasing airport land and properties including Aviation Park sites, industrial condos, warehouse condos, and gateway center spaces through LoopNet listings.
4. Air Cargo Operations: FedEx state hub operations generating cargo-related revenue and economic activity at the airport.
5. FIS Facility Fees: Federal Inspection Services (US Customs) facility fees charged by aircraft weight for customs clearance services.
6. Projects and RFIs/RFPs: Revenue from airport development projects and Requests for Proposals including exit lane improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Great Falls International Airport operates a regional commercial airport facility providing passenger terminal services (gift shop, restaurant, banquet facilities), tiered parking, rental car and ground transportation access, air cargo handling as Montana's FedEx state hub, fixed-base operator services for general and corporate aviation, U.S. Customs Federal Inspection Services, medical flight operations, charter services, flight school, and commercial land leasing through the 20-acre Aviation Park.

Product overview

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) is a regional airport serving Central Montana, operating as a single unified airport facility. The airport's portfolio includes core passenger services (terminal services with gift shop, restaurants, and banquet facilities accommodating up to 350 guests), parking operations (Hourly, Daily, and ValuPark lots), ground transportation coordination (taxi, Uber, bus, rail), rental car services (Avis/Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, National/Alamo), and airline operations (Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, Delta, United). Additional services include air cargo operations (home to Montana's FedEx state hub), medical flight services (Mercy Flight and Angel Flight), fixed base operators (Holman Aviation and Great Falls Jet Center), charter services, flight school, and general/corporate aviation with a 20-acre Aviation Park and Montana's only 737-capable hangar. The airport also offers commercial real estate (land for lease, Aviation Park, warehouse/industrial condos) and advertising opportunities, all under the governance of the Airport Authority Board of Directors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terminal Services Full-service airport terminal amenities including gift shop, restaurant (Rockies Bar and Grill inside TSA security and Airport Restaurant on the second floor), banquet facilities (Panorama Room up to 350 people and Top O' the Falls Room up to 225 people), and airport security for passengers and visitors.
• Airport Parking Hourly, Daily, and ValuPark parking lots located in front of the terminal building. Hourly Parking is free for the first 15 minutes, then $1.00 per 30 minutes up to a $15.00 daily max. Daily Parking is free for the first 60 minutes, then $2.00 per 30 minutes up to an $8.00 daily max or $35.00 weekly max. ValuPark is free for the first 15 minutes, then $2.00 for 16-60 minutes, with a $7.00 daily max and $25.00 weekly max.
• Rental Cars On-site auto rental services from Avis/Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, and National/Alamo operating daily from early morning to late evening, serving airline passengers and airport visitors.
• Ground Transportation Coordinated ground transportation options including Sunshine Taxi (406-202-8111), Uber rideshare, Great Falls Transit District, Greyhound Bus Lines, Salt Lake Express, North Central Montana Transit, Airport Shuttle Express Ltd, Northern Transit Interlocal, and Amtrak rail stations in nearby cities.
• Air Cargo Services Montana's FedEx state hub employing over 70 people on 5+ acres, providing the latest drop-off times in the state. Additional cargo carriers include Federal Express, U.P.S., ALPINE Air, Corporate Air, and Empire Air.
• Medical Flights Two medical transport services: Mercy Flight (helicopter) and Med Flight (airplane) staffed 24/7 through Benefis Hospital's Emergency Room, providing emergency services within a 200-mile radius. Angel Flight non-profit pilots provide free private air transportation for medical patients who cannot afford commercial transportation.
• Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) Two FBO services: Holman Aviation (north end, serving commercial, general, corporate and military aviation, adjacent to the airline terminal and US Customs) and Great Falls Jet Center (full-service FBO, open 7am-9pm with 24-hour on-call, providing fuel, lav-service, de-icing, and catering, home to Montana's only 737-capable hangar).
• Charter Service Jet charter service via Exec Air Montana (Helena, MT, 24-hour service at 1-800-513-2190) and helicopter charter via Central Air Service (Lewistown, MT, 1-800-355-3767).
• Flight School Cloud Catcher Aviation provides Part 61 flight training and aircraft rental operating out of Holman Aviation, using Piper Cherokee 140 and Piper Archer II aircraft with primary and advanced instruction.
• General & Corporate Aviation (Aviation Park) 20-acre Great Falls Aviation Park with utilities and taxiway infrastructure, more than a dozen hangar sites, adjacent to Great Falls Jet Center, and home to Montana's only 737-capable hangar (EagleJet hangar).
• Federal Inspection Services (US Customs) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm providing customs clearance with fee-based processing by aircraft weight category ($50 for aircraft below 12,500 lbs, $200 for 12,500-70,000 lbs, $500 for over 70,000 lbs).
• Land For Lease Airport properties available for lease including Great Falls International Airport Aviation Park, Falls Gateway Center, Industrial Condos, Warehouse Condos, and Montana Aeroplex Aviation Industrial Park, listed through LoopNet.
• Airport Advertising Various advertising opportunities at GTF managed by YESCO Outdoor Media. Contact: Bob Alvarez at 406-407-5494, Helena, MT office.
• Commercial Airline Services Four major airlines servicing GTF: Alaska Airlines (Seattle daily nonstop), Allegiant Air (Las Vegas, Phoenix/Mesa nonstop), Delta Airlines (Salt Lake City daily nonstop), and United Airlines (Denver daily nonstop, Chicago seasonal nonstop).

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Federal Inspection Services (FIS) facility providing U.S. Customs clearance. Generally open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Airport funds and provides equipment under CBP Reimbursable Services Program (RSP).
• YESCO Outdoor MediacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerYESCO Outdoor Media is the designated advertising partner for Great Falls International Airport, handling all airport advertising opportunities. Contact: Bob Alvarez, Cell: 406-407-5494, located at 2996 Bozeman Ave., Helena, MT 59601.
• Holman AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFBO operator located at 1940 Airport Court, Great Falls, MT 59404. Serves commercial, general, corporate and military aviation. Phone: 406-453-7613 / 800-843-7613. Located off Runway 21, adjacent to airline terminal and US Customs.
• Great Falls Jet CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service FBO located at 4501 Ulm No.Frontage Rd, Great Falls, MT 59404. Phone: 406-727-0663. Hours: 7am-9pm Monday-Sunday with 24-hour on-call service. Provides fuel, lav-service, de-icing, catering, and is home to Montana's only 737-capable hangar.
• Cloud Catcher AviationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlight school operating out of Holman Aviation providing Part 61 Flight Training and aircraft rental. Uses Piper Cherokee 140 and Piper Archer II. Contact: Vince Bakke 406-799-1197 or Peter Dascoulias 603-520-4217.
• Exec Air MontanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJet charter service located in Helena, Montana. 'A Montana tradition since 1931.' Available 24 hours by telephone at 1-800-513-2190.
• Central Air ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHelicopter charter service located in Lewistown, Montana. Available at 1-800-355-3767.
• Mercy Flight / Med FlightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo medical transport aircraft based at GTF - Mercy Flight (helicopter) and Med Flight (airplane). Staffed 24 hours through Benefis Hospital's Emergency Room. Provides emergency services within 200-mile radius. In 2001, provided 759 flights averaging 2 per day.
• Angel FlightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization of pilots and volunteers providing free private air transportation for medical patients who cannot afford commercial transportation. Also serves blood, organ, and tissue banks.
• Tailwind ConcessionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcession operator providing restaurant and gift shop services at the terminal. Operates Rockies Bar and Grill (inside TSA security), Airport Restaurant (second floor), and Gift Shop. Contact through tailwindconcessions.com.
• Rental Car CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-airport rental car services including Avis/Budget (800-230-4898), Hertz (800-654-3131), Enterprise (800-325-8007), and National/Alamo (800-227-7368).
• FedExcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMontana state hub at GTF. Employs over 70 people and occupies over 5 acres. Provides cargo mobility and latest drop-off times in the state.
• UPSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir cargo carrier operating at Great Falls International Airport.
• ALPINE AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir cargo carrier operating at Great Falls International Airport.
• Corporate AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir cargo carrier operating at Great Falls International Airport.
• Empire AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir cargo carrier operating at Great Falls International Airport.
• Ground Transportation ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGround transportation partners including Sunshine Taxi (406-202-8111), Great Falls Transit District, Greyhound Bus Lines, Salt Lake Express, North Central Montana Transit, Airport Shuttle Express Ltd, and Northern Transit Interlocal. Uber services also available.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Great Falls Jet Center: FBO partner located on the GTF airfield offering fuel, hangar, and 737-capable services; an ecosystem participant on the airport rather than a competing airport.

Direct peers

• Helena Regional Airport: Montana state-capital regional airport with similar airline mix, FBO services, and general aviation infrastructure; comparable scale and catchment profile.
• Missoula Montana Airport: Another Montana commercial-service airport with multiple airline partners, cargo operations, and general aviation facilities; comparable in scale and in-state market role.
• Billings Logan International Airport: Montana's largest commercial airport serving a regional catchment with multiple airlines, cargo, and FBO services; directly comparable in services and regulatory role.
• Glacier Park International Airport: Montana airport in Kalispell serving Glacier National Park tourism with comparable airline/general aviation/cargo profile and similar regulatory environment.
• Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport: Montana airport leveraging Yellowstone tourism traffic with extensive airline service and general aviation facilities; comparable business model with stronger leisure mix.

Regional players

• Rapid City Regional Airport: South Dakota regional commercial airport with comparable airline mix, FBO facilities, and proximity to national park tourism (Mount Rushmore).
• Idaho Falls Regional Airport: Regional Idaho airport serving national park tourism (Yellowstone/Teton) with comparable scale, airline mix, and FBO services.

Broad incumbents

• Boise Airport: Idaho's primary commercial airport with full-service airline, cargo, and FBO operations; serves as a broader incumbent regional gateway comparable to GTF's role in Montana.
• Spokane International Airport: Larger Pacific Northwest regional hub with extensive airline service and cargo operations including Amazon/FedEx; comparable airport-services portfolio at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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