Great Falls International Airport — Attraction in Great Falls

My family and I flew in and out of this airport on 9 Aug 2024 and 14 Aug 2024, respectively, and during both experiences I had zero issues. This airport isn't big at all, boasting all of five total gates; two on one side of the airport, and three on the other side. I didn't have the opportunity to travel in and out of Gates 3 through 5, but I can't imagine it being tremendously different to warrant a whole section of this review just to talk about that experience. This airport contains two different places to purchase hot meals and drinks; one inside and one outside of the TSA checkpoint. There's also a combination convenient store and gift shop located adjacent to the bar area to purchase snacks, assorted bottled drinks, and last minute gifts/memorabilia (don't forget the Huckleberry Jam).

If and when you're flying out of Great Falls, please note that getting to the airport tremendously early is not required compared to those busier airports in larger cities, to which it's recommended you arrive 2 hours ahead of your scheduled boarding time. We flew out on Delta Airlines and they didn't even open the ticket counter until 1.5 hours prior to the start of the boarding process...I mean, no one was at the counter when we arrived. So do yourself a favor and get that extra 30 minutes of sleep - you can thank me later. Also, I don't know how the other airlines operate at their ticket counters, but I suspect they follow the same process as Delta and not arrive too early.

Overall, I like this airport (hence the 4-star rating); it's very quiet and relaxing. The bathrooms were nice and clean...I'm guessing they were remodeled within the last 1-2 years because everything still looked new and pristine. If not in the last 1-2 years, then the employees are doing a magnificent job in maintaining it. I can't say I love (5 stars) this airport because contrary to its unique look and quietness, it's kind of boring. However, I will say that I got a wonderful surprise on the day we departed because I got to witness six Air Force F-35s landing at this airport (see attached pictures), and a giant teddy bear cleaning the floors (see...

Upon entering doors, will be your check in counter, if bringing a firearm, make sure the desk clerk is very aware of it and any knives, they are to be in a locked 🔒 container , they say you have to VERBALLY DECLARE it or you can be denied or turned away... security process there is to be no jewelry, coins, or anything metal to be upon your person... it can not go thru metal detectors... shoes, gloves, and hats have to be removed... once thru, you can put that back on or from your carry on... less on, the faster you go thru security... once thru you have a designated area that you can be seen thru glass windows as you wait to be boarded, for any loved one seeing you off can stay until you board... there are restrooms 🚻, handicap ♿️ areas and food court early morning hours opened for service 8a.m. or later... ample seating areas and drinking machines of soda pop... no drink or food are allowed thru security upon your person... 2 hours is suggested to arrive before boarding plane ✈️ and it is very wise to do so, as there are some hiccups during ck in that can come about... this will give time to sort out issues and have plenty of time to make your flight ... May you and yours find this airport 🛫 to your liking , as we will use it whenever available to ... The...

Great Falls Airport is usually pretty awesome; easy to get around and through it. Today however, they missed it completely. Getting off a Delta flight, I missed grabbing a wheelchair cushion. I was already outside of the security area so I could just run back inside to ask for my item; an item that is used by a handicapped person. I asked someone behind the ticket counter if they could call up to the gate. I was told no. Then, I asked a security person if they could help. The response was the same. The airport wasn’t very busy. But no one would help obtain a left item for a handicapped person. Delta personnel were busy attending to the plane I had just come in on so no one was downstairs at the Delta ticket counter. The two people I had asked for help weren’t busy. It’s a shame to find that GTF folks couldn’t help a disabled veteran. You missed the mark today GTF. Let me provide an update. This seems like a one off incident. I’ve flown through GTF several times now. My father hasn’t traveled with me since but I’ve had very positive experiences since the one negative experience. Thanks for working...