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May 6, 2013
Gallatin Airport Authority
Belgrade, Montana

Agenda for Regular Monthly Meeting to be held Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Bridger Room at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport Terminal BuildingOpen bids for terminal apron and parking lot improvementsReview and approve minutes of regular meeting held April 11, 2013Public comment periodConsider Parking...
March 6, 2013
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) today welcomed the 15-millionth customer to fly in or out of the airport over the past 65 years. The milestone was highlighted by the arrival of Mr. Bret Swan of Minneapolis, Minnesota who arrived on Delta flight 5685 from Minneapolis/St. Paul and was presented a...
March 1, 2013
Delta Air Lines will offer new and expanded summer service from Bozeman to Atlanta and Los Angeles, effective June 22, 2013.

The new service changes include:
•Atlanta to Bozeman expanded from twice per week to three weekly
•New Saturday service from Los Angeles to Bozeman

See the Delta press release for further information:

http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1911
...
February 4, 2013
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) today announced a fifty percent increase in non-stop flights to New York/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) for the summer season 2013 compared to summer 2012. Located just 14 miles from Manhattan, EWR serves the entire New York-New Jersey metropolitan area. The flights will be operated...
January 11, 2013
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) recorded its third consecutive all time record with 867,117 passengers flying in and out in 2012. This represents an increase of 71,007 passengers or 8.9% more than the previous record set in 2011. 2012 passenger totals represent an increase of 183,840 passengers or 26.9%...
October 25, 2012
During the annual AOPA (the Aircraft Owner's and Pilot's Association) meeting in Palm Springs, CA, Summit Aviation was one of five flight schools to receive the Flight Training Excellence Award for Outstanding Flight School.

The award was created to recognize flight schools that contribute to an optimal training experience and encourage flight...
October 15, 2012
UNVEILING OF DESTINATION YELLOWSTONE INSTALLATION
SHOWCASES THE TREASURES OF YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Bozeman, MT – Oct. 15, 2012 – Destination Yellowstone, an interactive, educational exhibit housing museum-quality displays, was unveiled today at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.

The exhibit is the result of the Yellowstone Park Foundation (YPF), Yellowstone Association (YA), and Bozeman...
August 6, 2012
Agenda for Regular Monthly Meeting to be held Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Bridger Room at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport Terminal BuildingReview and approve minutes of regular meeting held July 12, 2012Public comment periodConsider request by Yellowstone Jetcenter to sub-lease space at 305 Aviation Lane to...
June 26, 2012
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection User Fee Airport Office will open on July 1, 2012.  In conjunction with the Yellowstone Club and Signature Flight Support, the Gallatin Airport Authority remodeled a portion of the “Old Terminal Building” to provide a...
May 18, 2012
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) today announced new, non-stop seasonal winter service to New York/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to be operated by United Airlines. Located just 14 miles from Manhattan, EWR serves the entire New York-New Jersey metropolitan area.

United plans to operate the flights using Airbus A319 aircraft with...
April 27, 2012
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 27, 2012
ALLEGIANT CELEBRATES INAUGURAL FLIGHT BETWEEN BOZEMAN
AND SAN FRANCISCO
BOZEMAN, Mont.—Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today inaugurates low-cost, nonstop flights between Bozeman, Mont. and the San Francisco Bay area via Oakland International Airport (OAK). The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will offer fares as low as $69.99*...
January 9, 2012
The newly renamed Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport recorded an all time passenger boarding record with 397,822 passengers boarding airline flights in 2011. This represents an 8.9% increase of nearly 33,000 passengers more than the previous record set in 2010.

The Air Traffic Control Tower handled 73,749 aircraft operations during...
December 19, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Date: December 15, 2011
Contact: Scott Humphrey, Deputy Airport Director (406) 388-6632 ext. 117
Title: Destination Yellowstone at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Body: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) has partnered with the Yellowstone Association and Yellowstone Park Foundation to give travelers a one-of-a-kind experience; “Destination Yellowstone,” a distinctive...
December 8, 2011
The Gallatin Airport Authority approved changing the name of Gallatin Field to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport at Gallatin Field at their regular board meeting on December 8, 2011. The new airport name will be phased into use at the airport over time.
January 10, 2011
Gallatin Field Airport recorded its busiest year ever with 365,210 passengers boarding airline flights in 2010. This represents a 6.6% increase over 2009 and nearly 14,000 passengers more than the previous record set in 2008.

The Air Traffic Control Tower at Gallatin Field handled 72,447 aircraft operations during the...
September 22, 2010
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 22, 2010

BOZEMAN SCORES A HOLE-IN-ONE!
ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NONSTOP, LOW-COST TRAVEL SERVICE BETWEEN BOZEMAN AND PHOENIX-MESA WITH INTRODUCTORY $64.99* FARES

BOZEMAN, Mont. - Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced new, nonstop jet service between Bozeman, Mont. and Phoenix-Mesa will begin Nov. 12. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals,...
March 25, 2010
United Airlines has announced they are adding daily non-stop service from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to both San Francisco and Los Angeles for the summer. San Francisco service will operate from June 9, 2010 - October 4, 2010 and Los Angeles service will operate from June 9, 2010 - August 23,...
March 23, 2010
Horizon Air has announced an additional two daily non-stops to Seattle/Tacoma beginning June 7, 2010 for a total of three daily non-stops. With these additions, all Horizon flights to and from Seattle/Tacoma will operate non-stop. Two of the non-stops to Seattle will operate year-round with the third flight added for the...
February 19, 2010
United Airlines has announced they are adding daily non-stop service from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to both San Francisco and Los Angeles for the summer. San Francisco service will operate from June 9, 2010 - October 4, 2010 and then resume for the winter season 2010-2011. Los Angeles service will operate...
February 12, 2010
Gallatin Field Airport Air Service Incentive Program Background: Historically, Gallatin Field Airport has not offered monetary incentives to airlines for new or increased service based on the philosophy that such service should be self-sustainable. However, with the well-documented struggles of the airlines coupled with volatile fuel costs and the current economic climate,...
February 5, 2010
The Gallatin Airport Authority has an Other Transaction Agreement with the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration for "ARRA" investment to address the construction of Checked Inline Baggage Screening systems for Gallatin Field Airport. Further information is also available at www.Recovery.gov The attached file is the Airport Sponsor Certification pursuant to...
January 11, 2010
Gallatin Field Airport recorded its second busiest year ever with 342,714 passengers boarding airline flights in 2009. While boardings were down 2.4% from the record setting 2008, Gallatin Field Airport fared well compared to other airports across the nation.

The Air Traffic Control Tower at Gallatin Field handled 68,913 aircraft operations...
September 23, 2009
 DENVER, September 17, 2009 - Frontier Airlines (OTCBB: FRNTQ) today announced it will add one more daily frequency each to Bozeman’s Gallatin Field Airport (BZN), the Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers Airport (OKC). Frontier will serve these markets via Lynx Aviation. Lynx recently took delivery of...
September 23, 2009
Gallatin Field Airport (Bozeman, Montana) and United Airlines today announced United will begin seasonal daily nonstop service to United’s hub at San Francisco International Airport beginning Dec. 17, 2009.

“Last summer’s and winter’s Saturday service to San Francisco was very popular with customers and its success was instrumental in United’s decision...
July 27, 2009
The Gallatin Airport Authority has embarked on a significant expansion of the airline terminal building. This expansion is the largest airline terminal expansion ever in the state of Montana. Unfortunately, this expansion will not come without some impact on our customers. The Gallatin Field Airport handles approximately 700,000 passengers every year....
July 6, 2009
The Gallatin Airport Authority Board will be holding the following airline terminal expansion groundbreaking ceremony: Where:                 Gallatin Field Airport – Terminal Building (West end)Date:                     Thursday, July 9th.Time:                     2:00 p.m. The public is invited.
June 12, 2009
The Gallatin Airport Authority Board decided yesterday to proceed with a major airline terminal expansion. The $40 million project will more than double the size of the terminal and is expected to take two years to complete. The project will expand the number of gates from five to seven, provide a...
May 15, 2009
Resolution
Gallatin Airport Authority

Whereas, Mr. Theodore Mathis has served continuously as Airport Director of Gallatin Field from July 1, 1981 to May 31, 2009, and

Whereas, During his time of service Gallatin Field has increased passenger boardings nearly 500% to over 350,000 annually, and

Whereas, Airline service has increased from two airlines providing...
April 30, 2009
GALLATIN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Gallatin Airport Authority (the “Authority”) will meet on May 14, 2009, at 3:00 p.m., in the Bridger Room in the airline terminal building at Gallatin Field Airport (the “Airport”), 850 Gallatin Field Road,Belgrade, Montana, and hold a public...
April 13, 2009
New Air Operations Area Identification BadgesThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a new Security Directive requiring all individuals who have unescorted access to the Air Operations Area to undergo a TSA Security Threat Assessment as well as have in their possession a new Air Operations Area identification badge.  The Air...
April 10, 2009
The Gallatin Airport Authority Board announced today that Brian Sprenger, A.A.E. has been chosen from a field of over 200 applicants to become the new Airport Director at Gallatin Field.

Sprenger, who has served as Assistant Airport Director for the past ten years, will begin his duties on June 1st when long...
April 7, 2009
The Gallatin Airport Authority intends to file an application with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose and use Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) for construction and consultant inspection costs of the terminal expansion project identified in the 2008 Master Plan Update at Gallatin Field Airport, Belgrade, Montana.

Background

The Gallatin Airport Authority owns...
April 2, 2009
With the May 31 retirement of our long-time Airport Director, Ted Mathis, the Gallatin Airport Authority has been involved in a search for a replacement. Out of an initial group of over 200 applicants, the Airport Board has selected four finalists who will be interviewed on April 9 at 12:30 PM...
April 1, 2009
On Tuesday, April 7th, the Northwest Airlines ticket counter will become Delta Air Lines and marks the end of nearly 62 years of service to Gallatin Field by Northwest Airlines. The first Northwest Airlines flight at Gallatin Field was on June 22, 1947. On behalf of all of us at the...
January 9, 2009
A record 351,214 passengers boarded scheduled airline flights at Gallatin Field Airport in 2008, up 4.8% over the previous record set in 2007. New airline service by Frontier Airlines to Denver and Allegiant Air to Las Vegas as well as new seasonal non-stop service on United Express to Los Angeles all...
October 8, 2008
BZN opened an additional 700 parking stalls at the airline terminal pay parking lot today. The expanded parking lot comes just in time for the addition of Allegiant Air to BZN as well as the coming holidays. Over the next several weeks, the finishing touches will be completed to...
August 21, 2008
PUBLIC NOTICE:

Notice of Intent to Impose and Use Passenger Facility Charges for
Gallatin Field Airport, Belgrade, Montana

The Gallatin Airport Authority intends to file an application with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose and use Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) for preliminary design fees of the terminal expansion project identified in the 2008...
August 12, 2008
Bozeman hits the jackpot!
Allegiant Air announces new, nonstop air service between Bozeman and Las Vegas:
Airline celebrates with introductory $79* fares

(BOZEMAN, Mont.) — Bozeman, Mont. residents will soon have a chance to try their luck in fabulous Las Vegas as low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, today announces new, nonstop jet service to Las...
June 25, 2008
The Gallatin Airport Authority has begun a two million dollar expanansion of the public parking lot at BZN. The parking lot will expand from 760 parking stalls to over 1,400 stalls and include a new and expanded exit plaza as well as new equipment. The parking lot expansion is part of...
June 24, 2008
On Tuesday, July 1st, the new Gallatin Airport Authority Public Safety Department will assume law enforcement and public safety duties at Gallatin Field Airport (BZN). With a combined 120 years of law enforcement experience, we are confident that this new team will provide excellent service to the flying public. ...
May 22, 2008
Frontier Airlines began daily non-stop service from Bozeman to Denver on May 22, 2008. Frontier offers three flights per day each way using 74-seat Q400 aircraft. According to the Frontier Airlines press release "Frontier's new service has reduced the average fare in many of the new markets by as much as...
May 21, 2008
We hope you enjoy the new Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) web-site. It has been eight years since our first web-site was introduced and while effective, there were many capabilities that we wanted to provide the traveling public that the old site was unable to accomplish. Those capabilities are now included such...

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Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is owned and operated by the Gallatin Airport Authority. Established in 1972, the function of the Gallatin Airport Authority is to plan for, provide, operate and safely maintain an aviation facility adequate to the needs of the flying public in the Yellowstone region and to keep it self-sustaining.

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