Medium airport · Butte, United States
Bert Mooney Airport
The airport name was changed in 1972 to honor Bert Mooney, an aviator from Butte who was the first to fly mail into Yellowstone National Park in 1935. Its IATA code is BTM. Its ICAO code is KBTM. It has 2 runways, longest 9,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,550 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Butte, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BTM |
| ICAO code | KBTM |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 9,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,550 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 45.9548° N, 112.4970° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Bert Mooney Airport is known for
The airport name was changed in 1972 to honor Bert Mooney, an aviator from Butte who was the first to fly mail into Yellowstone National Park in 1935.
History
Prior to this the airport was Butte Municipal Airport (from its opening in 1926) and Silver Bow County Airport from 1960 to 1972. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a primary commercial service facility (more than 10,000 enplanements per year).
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Bert Mooney Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Anaconda Smelter Stack State Park · United States · 22.7 miles away
- Lost Creek State Park · United States · 29.4 miles away
- Granite Ghost Town State Park · United States · 43.6 miles away
- Missouri Headwaters State Park · United States · 48.1 miles away
- Spring Meadow Lake State Park · United States · 49.7 miles away
- Clark's Lookout State Park · United States · 50.1 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bert Mooney Airport?
The airport name was changed in 1972 to honor Bert Mooney, an aviator from Butte who was the first to fly mail into Yellowstone National Park in 1935.
What is the airport code for Bert Mooney Airport?
Bert Mooney Airport — its IATA code is BTM and its ICAO code is KBTM.
Where is Bert Mooney Airport located?
Bert Mooney Airport serves Butte, United States. Its coordinates are 45.9548° N, 112.4970° W.
What is the history of Bert Mooney Airport?
Prior to this the airport was Butte Municipal Airport (from its opening in 1926) and Silver Bow County Airport from 1960 to 1972. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a primary commercial service facility (more than 10,000 enplanements per year).
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3428
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Mooney_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.