Yellowstone National Park Navigation Guide
**Traveling to Yellowstone National Park: A Guide to Nearby Airports**
Planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park? Here's a comprehensive guide to the airports closest to the park, along with the major airlines serving them.
**Accessing Yellowstone's Maps**
To help navigate your journey, you can download the official Yellowstone National Park map from the National Park Service's website [1]. This map provides a detailed overview of services and amenities within the park.
**Airports Near Yellowstone National Park**
The following airports are located in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, offering access to various park entrances:
| Airport Name | City | Distance to Yellowstone | Major Airlines | |--------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------|----------------------------| | Bozeman Yellowstone International | Bozeman, MT | ~90 miles (N Entrance) | United, Delta, American, Allegiant [2] | | Jackson Hole Airport | Jackson, WY | ~65 miles (S Entrance) | United, Delta, American | | Idaho Falls Regional Airport | Idaho Falls, ID | ~110 miles (W Entrance) | Delta, Allegiant | | Cody Yellowstone Regional Airport | Cody, WY | ~70 miles (E Entrance) | United (seasonal only) | | West Yellowstone Airport | West Yellowstone, MT | ~1 mile (W Entrance) | Delta (summer only) |
**Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)** is the largest and most consistently served airport in the region, offering year-round flights from carriers such as United Airlines [2]. United, Delta, and American Airlines are the primary providers, and Bozeman is frequently used by visitors arriving by air for Yellowstone [2]. Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is closer to the South Entrance but has fewer flights outside the peak travel season. Idaho Falls (IDA) and Cody (COD) also provide access, but with more limited airline options.
If you are planning to visit Yellowstone, Bozeman and Jackson Hole are generally the most convenient airports for year-round service, with Bozeman being the most reliably serviced by major carriers [2]. Always check current airline schedules, as service can be seasonal to some airports.
**Additional Transportation Options**
For those who prefer ground transportation, Greyhound Bus Line offers service from Salt Lake City to Bozeman or Livingston, Montana, which are the closest locations to Yellowstone National Park by bus. The closest Amtrak Station to Yellowstone National Park is in Salt Lake City, Utah [3].
**References**
[1] National Park Service. (n.d.). Yellowstone National Park Brochure. Retrieved from https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/brochure.htm [2] Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. (n.d.). Airlines. Retrieved from https://www.bozemanairport.com/airlines [3] Amtrak. (n.d.). Montana. Retrieved from https://www.amtrak.com/montana-train-stations-cities
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