{"id":2949,"date":"2025-11-19T16:58:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jettreks.com\/?p=2949"},"modified":"2026-06-05T12:24:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:54:49","slug":"helena-regional-airport-helena-mt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jettreks.com\/?p=2949","title":{"rendered":"Helena Regional Airport, Helena, MT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Helena Regional Airport<\/strong> (HLN, KHLN) is a towered public field located 2 miles NE of Helena, Montana. The control tower is manned from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There are four runways as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Runways:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Designation<\/td>Diminsions<\/td>Surface<\/td>Condition<\/td><\/tr>
9\/27<\/td>9,000 x 50<\/td>Asphalt<\/td>Fair\/Primary<\/td><\/tr>
5\/23<\/td>4,644 x 75<\/td>Asphalt<\/td>Fair\/ Crosswind<\/td><\/tr>
17\/35<\/td>3,600 x 75<\/td>Asphalt<\/td>Light aircraft\/training<\/td><\/tr>
10\/28<\/td>1,800 x 75<\/td>Turf<\/td>Seasonal: Usually Mar.-Sept.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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FBOs & Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Skyservice Helena<\/strong> provides 24\/7 operations with after-hours call-out, ramp-side auto access, and concierge services. They have a pilot lounge, snooze room, showers, Wi-Fi, GPU, Lavatory, de-icing, and hangar space. Both AvGas and Jet-A, full and self-serve, are available. Parking is primarily ramp or tie-down, but you can check with the FBO about available hangar space. Additionally, this is a Landing Rights Airport<\/strong>. U.S. Customs is available on the south side of the airfield off Taxiway C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a terminal and a small passenger waiting area. The security area includes a TSA Pre-Check line. The terminal is very modern and clean. You can buy a t-shirt or grab a beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exec Air Montana<\/a><\/strong>, which appears to be an alias for Skyservice Helena, offers local aerial tours and private charter services across the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transportation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courtesy cars and on\u2011field rental options make ground travel simple at Helena Regional Airport<\/strong>. To start<\/strong>, rental cars are available from Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National, and Hertz<\/strong>, and travelers can also use Uber Rent<\/strong> or compare regional pricing through Carla Car Rental<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition<\/strong>, both Uber<\/strong> and Lyft<\/strong> operate in Helena, offering quick rides into town. Local taxi service is also available through Sunshine Taxi LLC<\/strong>, which provides direct pickups for airport travelers. For broader connections<\/strong>, Greyhound maintains a stop in Helena, giving visitors another way to reach nearby Montana cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commercial traffic at this airport consists of daily flights to Denver, Seattle, and Salt Lake provided by United, Alaska, and Delta Air Lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally<\/strong>, parking is straightforward: short\u2011term parking is free for the first two hours, and long\u2011term parking is $6.00 per day<\/strong> (2026 rate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where To Stay Near Helena Regional Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prices and names change frequently. For current prices, amenities, and new owner rebrands, check Expedia.com<\/a><\/strong> or Hotels.com<\/a><\/strong>. All listed hotels are within a five-mile radius of GIF. Looking for a whole house? VRBO.com<\/a><\/strong> has properties here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Residence Inn<\/a>,<\/strong> Fairfield by Marriott Helena North<\/a><\/strong>, Helena Inn Airport<\/strong><\/a>, Holiday Inn Express<\/a><\/strong>, and the Comfort Suites Hotel<\/a><\/strong> are the closest to the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, South and SW of the airport are a Hampton Inn<\/a>, <\/strong>an Americas Best Value<\/strong> Inn<\/strong> & Suites<\/strong><\/a>, and a La Quinta Inn<\/a><\/strong>. Additionally, there is a Super 8<\/a><\/strong>, a <\/strong>Longhorn Hotel<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> a Best<\/strong> Western<\/strong><\/a>, and a Baymont<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, if you want something a little different, try the Carolina Bed & Breakfast<\/strong>. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where To Eat (Pilot Approved)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n