West Yellowstone Flights, Airport & Airlines Info

With one local airport and three nearby regional airports, all offering a number of flights in and out of many major cities, getting to West Yellowstone, Montana is easy.

West Yellowstone Airport (Summer only; June 1 to September 30)

Airport Code
The airport code for West Yellowstone Airport is WYS.

Location
West Yellowstone Montana Airport is conveniently located only two miles north of West Yellowstone, Montana. From the airport, you drive on Highway 191 south right into town.

Airlines
SkyWest Airlines serves West Yellowstone Airport out of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Airport Services
This airport is small, having only one runway and open in the summer season from June through September. Services for those who fly in on private aircraft include parking, fuel, catering and even camping. The campground has fire pits, picnic tables, a pit toilet and a hot shower.

Getting To/From the Airport
Perhaps the best way to explore the Yellowstone region is to rent a car. There are two rental car agencies at the airport – Avis and Budget. Many of the lodging facilities have courtesy transport from the airport to lodging. You can also get a shuttle run by Yellowstone Aviation.

Gallatin Field Airport in Bozeman, Montana (90 miles from West Yellowstone)

Airport Code
The airport code for the Gallatin Field Airport is BZN.

Location
Gallatin Field Airport is only ten minutes west of Bozeman, Montana, and just one hour and 45 minutes from West Yellowstone. Take MT 205 into Jackson, Wyoming, and then get on US 191. This will take you straight into West Yellowstone.

Airlines
There are numerous flights to West Yellowstone via the Jackson Hole Airport. These include:

• Delta Air Lines: from Minneapolis-St. Paul, Detroit, Salt Lake City and Atlanta
• Horizon Air: from Seattle and Great Falls
• United Airlines: from Denver, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles
• Frontier Airlines: from Denver
• Allegiant Air: from Las Vegas

During peak summer and winter seasons, airlines often provide additional flights to Los Angeles, Dallas and New York and New Jersey.

Airport Services
The Gallatin Field Airport is a modern airport offering a number of services. You’ll find a full-service restaurant for fine dining or you can grab a fast snack at the snack bar. Browse for gifts, books or other treats at the gift shop. There is also Wireless Internet throughout the airport.

Getting To/From the Airport
There are a number of on-site car rentals at the airport, which are Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, National, Budget, Alamo and Dollar. You can also check with your reserved lodging in West Yellowstone to see if they offer any airport shuttles or transfers. Charter transport will also get you to West Yellowstone in short order.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (108 miles from West Yellowstone)

Airport Code
The airport code for the Idaho Falls Regional Airport is IDA.

Location
Idaho Falls Regional Airport offers regional travel for all visitors to southern Montana, southeast Idaho and western Wyoming. This newly remodeled airport is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho and to get to West Yellowstone, simply take I-15 north to exit 119. Turn right on US 20 east and go 107 miles. It only takes about one hour and 47 minutes.

Airlines
To get to West Yellowstone, flights via the Idaho Falls Regional Airport include the following:

• United Airlines: from Denver
• Delta Airlines: from Salt Lake City
• Northwest Airlines: from Minneapolis
• Horizon Air: from Boise
• Allegiant Air: from Las Vegas (Mondays and Fridays)

Airport Services
In the airport, you’ll find all the services you need as you arrive or depart. There’s a sit-down restaurant, a lounge and gift shop with snacks and reading material.

Getting To/From the Airport
The best way to get around is to rent a car right at the airport. The rental car agencies are Hertz, Avis, National, Budget and Thrifty. You should check with your lodging in West Yellowstone, if reserved beforehand, to see it they provide any shuttle service from Idaho Falls.

Jackson Hole Airport (118 miles from West Yellowstone)

Airport Code
The airport code for the Jackson Hole Airport is JAC.

Location
Jackson Hole Airport is 9 miles north of Jackson, Wyoming. To get to West Yellowstone, simply get on US 26 to US 89 north. You’ll enter Yellowstone on US 191, which will take you to US 20, right into town. This drive is a little over 118 miles, or 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Airlines
The following airlines serve Jackson Hole, with direct and connecting flights to all points:

• United Airlines: from Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles
• United Express: from Denver
• Delta Air Lines: from Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Salt Lake City
• Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines): from Salt Lake City
• American Airlines: from Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth
• Frontier Airlines: from Denver
  (All but the Salt Lake City flights are seasonal.)

Airport Services
The Jackson Hole Airport design is a unique one as it blends in with the backdrop of nature around Grand Teton National Park. You’ll find meals at the restaurant and a wide array of snacks, souvenirs and books at the gift shop. WiFi Internet is available throughout the airport.

Getting To/From the Airport
Getting to and from West Yellowstone is best with a rental car. It’s cost-effective to have your own car so you can get around. Rental agencies at the airport are Alamo, Avis, National and Hertz. You can also find economy car rentals off-site with Dollar and Thrifty. Checking with your reserved lodging in West Yellowstone also is a good idea, for they often provide shuttle service from the airport.