Boise Airport

What Boise Airport does

Boise Airport (BOI) is a municipally-owned, self-supporting commercial airport operated by the City of Boise as a government enterprise, founded in 1926 and serving as Idaho's largest and only major commercial aviation hub. The airport served over 4.75 million passengers in 2023 across nine commercial airlines providing nonstop service to 26-28 destinations, generating more than $2.9 billion in annual regional economic impact and supporting 21,000+ jobs without using any local tax dollars. The core offering is air travel connectivity for Treasure Valley residents, business travelers, and visitors, supported by a comprehensive ground-side portfolio including approximately 8,000 parking stalls across multiple garages and lots, valet parking (operated by The Car Park), a free cell phone waiting lot, rental car services (seven agencies), and rideshare coordination with Uber and Lyft.

Revenue is generated through multiple transaction-based streams: parking operations (short-term garage at $21.50/day, economy lot at $7.50/day, valet at $21/day), concession agreements with Delaware North (food) and Paradies Lagardere (retail), rental car customer facility charges, federally authorized passenger facility charges, and rideshare TNC fees of $1.50 per pick-up and drop-off. The airport is undergoing a $200-250M multi-year BOI Upgrade capital improvement plan adding parking garages, a rental car facility, and Concourse A with initial three gates expandable to twelve.

The underlying technology stack includes traditional municipal airport infrastructure with a Safety Management System (SMS) for confidential hazard reporting through the Aerosimple portal, a digital real-time parking availability system, FAA-funded sustainability installations (solar hot water, electric ground power units, LED lighting), and partner integrations with CLEAR for biometric expedited security and ParkMobile for parking reservations. Airline service distribution is sales-led, with the airport actively recruiting nonstop routes from airline network planners and Director Rebecca Hupp explicitly prioritizing route development since 2012. Community engagement is event-driven, including the BOI 100 centennial celebration, Master Plan open houses, therapy dog programs, and a virtual reality airport experience developed with Boise State University's GIMM Lab to help children with autism navigate the terminal.

Name

Boise Airport

Legal name

Boise Airport

Website

https://iflyboise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Boise Airport is a municipally-owned, self-supporting commercial airport serving as Idaho's only major aviation hub. It handled 4.75 million passengers in 2023 across nine airlines to 26+ nonstop destinations, generating $2.9 billion in regional economic impact without local tax funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Commercial Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Commercial airport services
• Airline passenger services
• Airport parking operations
• Ground transportation coordination
• Terminal concession services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Parking Operations: The airport operates multiple parking facilities including the Main Garage, East Garage, Long-Term Surface Lot, Economy/Shuttle Lot, and Cell Phone Waiting Lot (free). Revenue is generated through daily parking fees, hourly short-term rates, reserved parking fees, and valet parking services. No local tax dollars are used to operate the airport.
2. Concession Revenue: Food and retail concessions operated by third-party vendors including Delaware North (food) and Paradies Lagardere (retail). Concessions are described as 'award winning' by the airport. Additional revenue from advertising throughout the terminal.
3. Rental Car Facility Charges: Rental car operations from agencies including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National generate customer facility charges. Part of the BOI Upgrade includes a new rental car garage and service lobby.
4. Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs): Federally authorized passenger facility charges collected per enplaned passenger, used to fund airport capital improvement projects such as terminal upgrades and security enhancements.
5. Rideshare TNC Fees: Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft pay $1.50 per pick-up and drop-off to the airport, offsetting airport operation and maintenance projects including wayfinding signage, curbside shelters, and general loop and parking facility maintenance.
6. General Airport Revenue Bonds and Bonds: Major capital projects (BOI Upgrade, $200-250M) funded through a mix of general airport revenue bonds, passenger facility charges, customer facility charges, and general airport revenue. No local taxpayer dollars are used.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boise Airport is a municipally owned, self-supporting commercial airport that provides airline passenger services through nine commercial airlines serving 26 nonstop destinations. Core operations include terminal parking (8,000+ stalls across multiple facilities), ground transportation coordination (rental cars, rideshare, taxi), TSA security screening with CLEAR expedited lanes, lost and found services, and accessibility amenities. The airport operates as an enterprise of the City of Boise with no local tax dollars used to fund operations.

Product overview

Boise Airport operates as a municipally-owned, self-supporting enterprise providing comprehensive airport services with no local tax funding. The core offering is airline passenger services through eight airlines serving 28 nonstop destinations. Supporting services include terminal and economy parking facilities, curbside valet parking by The Car Park, a free cell phone waiting lot, ground transportation coordination with Uber/Lyft and rental cars, lost and found services via Chargerback, and accessibility amenities including a service animal relief area and lactation room. The airport is undergoing BOI Upgrade, a multi-year $200-250M capital improvement plan adding parking garages, Concourse A, and rental car facilities. Safety Management System (SMS) capabilities enable hazard reporting through the Aerosimple platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airline Passenger Services Core airport services providing commercial passenger flights through nine airlines serving 26 nonstop destinations, including flight status tracking, security screening, and passenger processing for the Treasure Valley region.
• Terminal Parking On-site parking facilities including East Garage, Main Garage, and Long-Term Surface Lot with approximately 8,000 total stalls, real-time availability monitoring, and direct terminal access.
• Economy Parking with Free Shuttle Budget-friendly parking option at 5600 W. Victory Road offering $7.50/day rates with a free shuttle running every 15 minutes, 24/7, to the terminal.
• Curbside Valet Parking Premium curbside valet parking service operated by The Car Park at the east end of the upper-level departure curb, costing $21/day with online reservation capability; available daily 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. or later.
• Cell Phone Waiting Lot Free dedicated parking area for drivers waiting to pick up arriving passengers; located at 2950 S. Curtis Road, three times larger than previous facility with individual stalls, 5-7 minute drive from terminal.
• Lost and Found Services Official BOI lost and found service using Chargerback platform for reporting items forgotten at the airport or TSA checkpoint; items held for 14 days before donation.
• CLEAR Expedited Security Lanes CLEAR biometric identity verification lanes at the security checkpoint allowing members to verify identity with eyes or fingers and be escorted by a CLEAR Ambassador to TSA physical screening.
• Rental Car Services On-airport rental car operations from seven agencies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and one additional) with customer facility charges contributing to airport revenue; new rental car garage and service lobby being constructed as part of BOI Upgrade.
• Terminal Concessions (Food and Retail) Award-winning food and retail concessions operated by third-party vendors — Delaware North handles all food service and Paradies Lagardere handles all retail. Additional revenue from advertising throughout the terminal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4.75 million passengers served in 2023, up from 4.5 million in 2022 and 4.1 million in 2019 — record-breaking growth
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CLEARcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2022CLEAR launched expedited identity verification lanes at Boise Airport's expanded security checkpoint in November 2022. CLEAR's biometric technology allows members to verify identity with eyes or fingers, replacing wallet/ID at security. Expected to create 23 jobs and generate approximately $1.4M in local economic activity annually. CLEAR Plus membership ~$16/month billed annually, with discounts for Delta, United, and American Express members.
• The Car ParkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2022The Car Park, a Boise-based mobility company, operates curbside valet parking at the east end of the upper-level departure curb. Available daily 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. for $21/day. Also manages Boise Airport's parking facilities including shuttle drivers, cashiers, and other parking careers. Reservation system available through airport website. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
• Uber and LyftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2020Uber and Lyft operate as rideshare transportation network companies at Boise Airport with designated pick-up locations on the east end of the upper curb. Wayfinding signage directs passengers to the second level rotunda exit doors. TNCs pay $1.50 per pick-up and drop-off to help offset airport operations and maintenance. A queuing location outside the airport loop allows rideshare drivers to wait until a ride is requested.
• GO TEAM Therapy, Crisis & Airport Dogs - Team IdahominorOthers · 1 December 2019GO TEAM therapy dogs visit the Boise Airport during holiday seasons (December 20-31 annually, excluding Christmas Day) to welcome travelers and reduce holiday travel stress. Located in pre-security areas welcoming arriving and departing passengers. Teams typically stay for 90 minutes per visit.
• Boise State University (GIMM Lab)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019City of Boise and Boise State University partnered to create a virtual reality airport experience aimed at helping children with autism navigate the airport environment. Boise State students in the Games, Interactive Media and Mobile (GIMM) Lab created the script, filming, and editing. The free program is available at the Boise Public Library and for download.
• Boise Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Boise Public Library's main branch hosts VR airport experience stations, providing free access to the virtual reality program for children with autism. Library Director Kevin Booe stated the library is 'here to extend the power of technology and education to all members of the community.'
• Delaware NorthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelaware North handles all food concessions at the Boise Airport. Employment inquiries should be directed to Delaware North's careers website (delawarenorth.com/careers).
• Paradies LagarderecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParadies Lagardere handles all retail concessions at the Boise Airport. Employment inquiries should be directed to Paradies Lagardere's UltiPro recruitment portal.
• TSA (Transportation Security Administration)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTSA operates the security checkpoint at Boise Airport. The airport added a sixth security lane in 2019 increasing throughput by 20%. TSA Contact Center: 1-866-289-9673, email: [email protected]. Employment opportunities at usajobs.gov.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe FAA provides regulatory oversight, Airport Improvement Program grants, VALE (Voluntary Airport Low Emissions) grants, and Part 150 Noise Study approval. The FAA classifies airports by hub size and approved the Boise Airport's Part 150 Noise Study. FAA provides funding through the Airport Terminal Program (ATP) created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tucson International Airport: FAA medium hub airport with similar passenger scale (~4M enplanements) and municipal operating structure. Both airports are mid-sized Southwest gateways expanding capacity for leisure and business travel.
• Spokane International Airport: Medium hub Pacific Northwest airport serving a comparable regional catchment (Spokane/Coeur d'Alene) with similar passenger volumes, airline mix, and municipal operating structure. Closest geographic peer to BOI.
• Colorado Springs Airport: Medium hub municipal airport serving a similar-sized Mountain West catchment. Compares to BOI on scale, regional connectivity profile, and municipal ownership model.
• Eugene Airport: Smaller regional airport in Oregon with similar Pacific Northwest market dynamics, municipal operating structure, and limited route diversity — useful as a smaller-scale comparison.
• Albuquerque International Sunport: Medium hub airport operated by the City of Albuquerque with comparable passenger volume, similar airline tenant diversity, and similar reliance on domestic-only nonstop service.
• Fresno Yosemite International Airport: Medium hub California airport with comparable passenger volume and municipal operating structure. Comparable trajectory of recent airline additions and capacity expansion.
• Reno-Tahoe International Airport: Medium hub Western US airport serving a comparable regional catchment with similar passenger throughput, leisure/business mix, and dependence on a small set of dominant carriers. Comparable capital-program scope.

Others

• CLEAR: Identity-verification technology partner with deployed lanes at BOI's security checkpoint. Not a peer in the aviation-operator sense but a key infrastructure/technology ecosystem participant at the airport.

Broad incumbents

• Sacramento International Airport: Larger medium hub California airport with significant capital expansion program. Comparable in market position to BOI but with broader route map and catchment population.
• Salt Lake City International Airport: Larger hub airport operated by the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, geographically proximate to BOI. Serves as a connecting hub for Delta and competes for traffic leakage from the Treasure Valley catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iflyboise
• Facebookfacebook.com/iflyboise
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boise-airport---boi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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