Drive time to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN / KBZN) is a medium-sized airport serving Bozeman, Montana. It sits 4,473 feet above sea level and has 4 runways, the longest 8,994 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Bozeman, MT — the airport lies about 8.8 miles north-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to BZN from cities near Bozeman

The 2 largest population centres within 90 miles of BZN. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Bozeman, MT 8.8 mi north-west Get drive time →
Helena, MT 70 mi south-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near BZN

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

BZN at a glance

IATA code
BZN
ICAO code
KBZN
Serving
Bozeman, Montana
State
Montana
Elevation
4,473 ft
Runways
4
Longest runway
8,994 ft
Coordinates
45.7788, -111.1537
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from BZN

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from BZN, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like BZN, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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Other airports in Montana

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FAQ

Questions about driving to BZN

How long does it take to drive to BZN?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 2 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Bozeman?

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport uses the IATA code BZN and the ICAO code KBZN. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 4,473 feet above sea level.

How far is BZN from Bozeman?

Bozeman, MT is about 8.8 miles from BZN in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Bozeman as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near BZN?

Within 200 miles: BTM (66 mi), HLN (70 mi), WYS (75 mi), GTF (118 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from BZN?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to BZN. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.