Bert Mooney Airport — Butte, United States
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Distance & flight time from BTM
Bert Mooney Airport
Bert Mooney Airport serves Butte, Montana, from a site high in the Rocky Mountains, giving the field one of the highest elevations on this list at 5,550 feet. The airport, coded BTM, operates two runways that accommodate commercial service, cargo movements, and a steady stream of general aviation through this mountain city. High-altitude conditions and mountainous terrain around Butte shape operations at BTM, requiring careful performance planning for aircraft using the field, particularly in winter. Scheduled passenger service from BTM links Butte to regional hubs such as Salt Lake City and Denver, giving this historic mining community a direct connection to the wider air travel network.
Runways at Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5100 ft (1554 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 15/33 | 9000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.175 MHz |
| CNTR | SALT LAKE CITY CNTR | 132.4 MHz |
| RDO | GREAT FALLS RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123 MHz |
Airports near Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)
- Helena Regional Airport (HLN) — 82.6 km (51.3 mi)
- Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) — 105.8 km (65.7 mi)
- Lemhi County Airport (SMN) — 142.1 km (88.3 mi)
- Mission Field (LVM) — 161.3 km (100.2 mi)
- Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) — 162.3 km (100.8 mi)
- Yellowstone Airport (WYS) — 177.3 km (110.2 mi)
- Great Falls International Airport (GTF) — 190.3 km (118.2 mi)
- Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) — 261.9 km (162.7 mi)
Skiers and outdoor travelers search BTM when flying into southwest Montana, since Bert Mooney Airport sits closer to Butte's mountains than Bozeman's busier terminal. Pilots also reference the code to check density-altitude conditions before departure.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bert Mooney Airport?
The IATA code for Bert Mooney Airport is BTM.
What is the ICAO code for Bert Mooney Airport?
The ICAO code for Bert Mooney Airport is KBTM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.