HOME AIRPORT INFORMATION GENERAL AVIATION Reserve Tickets Now TRAVELERS Bert Mooney History Steeped in history, the Bert Mooney Airport had humble beginnings, first opened in 1927 as the Butte National Airport; the airfield was a destination airport for the West; consisting of a small hangar that would later make history. In 1928, it was renamed the Butte Municipal Airport and then again in 1956 the airport was renamed to the Silver Bow County Airport. In 1962 a new terminal was constructed in a chalet style of architecture which was still in use when the final name change took place in 1972, honoring a local aviator, Bert Mooney. Mooney first started flying in Los Angeles in 1919. He came to Butte and founded Butte Aero Sales, the went on to be the chief pilot for Western Air Express (Western Airlines) and also flew the first airmail flight into Yellowstone. In 2018, a new terminal was constructed. The new 40,633 square foot terminal was designed to reflect the historical charm of Butte, while providing the modern necessities that travelers desire. Many historical figures made the trek through Butte throughout the years, and in 1927 history was made as pilot Charles Lindbergh landed the Spirit of St. Louis in Butte. The Bert Mooney Airport, with the help of the Montana Historical Fund, conducted a restoration to the old "Spirt of St. Louis" hangar. The restoration included sandblasting the structure, acquiring period correct replacement steel and repainting the hangar. The hangar is used The hangar is used as a community gathering space, educational area for children and adults wanting to learn about aviation, shelter for general aviation pilots, planning area for the general aviation community, and historical event area for the community. Other notable visitors include: Charles Dickinson in 1927 Teddy Roosevelt in 1936 Thomas Dewey in 1948 Harry Truman in 1956 Lyndon Johnson in 1964 ©Bert Mooney Airport 2018 ©AHughes WebDesign TRAVELERS AIRPORT INFORMATION GENERAL AVIATION Airport Amenities Airport Authority Board Rental Cars Reports and Notices TSA & Security The Airfield Visitor Information Bert Mooney History

HOME AIRPORT INFORMATION GENERAL AVIATION Reserve Tickets Now TRAVELERS BERT MOONEY AIRPORT Your Adventure starts here Located in the heart of Southwest Montana, Bert Mooney Airport is your gateway to adventure. Whether you are departing on that trip of a lifetime or arriving for that much needed retreat,departing to the trip of a lifetime, Bert Mooney Airport can help you reach your travel destination with ease. Real Time Flight Tracker thru FlightAware Want to track your flight or a flight of a loved one or business partner, FlightAware allow you to track flights arriving and departing Butte in real time. Just Search the airport code: BTM Or the flight details: Delta late evening flight Delta afternoon flight (for afternoon arrivals and departures) Delta early morning flight ©Bert Mooney Airport 2018 ©AHughes WebDesign TRAVELERS AIRPORT INFORMATION GENERAL AVIATION Airport Amenities Airport Authority Board Rental Cars Reports and Notices TSA & Security The Airfield Visitor Information Bert Mooney History