GTF Tower

08/15/2026

We’ve been busy little bees lately! In case you’ve missed it, we’ve had some pretty neat planes hanging around. NASA’s ER-2, Omega Tankers (DC10s), and an MG17 just to name a few. Also got a few photos of our local Marchetti, and CAP coming to visit. We love to see it! 💕

*A few of the nicer photos of the MG17 and CAP are credited to Ryan Lorio, thanks for sharing!!*

08/14/2026

FYI! 👇

Re-Viva Las Vegas! 🎰✈️ As Elvis might say…

Great news for Great Falls: Allegiant Air is relaunching nonstop service from Great Falls to Las Vegas beginning March 5, 2027! www.allegiantair.com

But there’s a catch — we need to fill these airplanes.

Ridership on both the Las Vegas and Mesa/Phoenix routes has declined significantly over the past 18 months. Our Canadian friends have been a tremendous source of support for these flights since Allegiant first launched them, but cross-border travel has dropped dramatically.

Now we need Great Falls and north-central Montana to step up. If you’ve been thinking about a weekend in Vegas, a winter getaway, visiting family, or just getting out of town for a few days, consider flying Allegiant from GTF.

Every local passenger helps demonstrate that these flights are valuable to our community.

These nonstop flights are an amenity we don't want to lose.

Let's show Allegiant that Great Falls wants Las Vegas service — and wants to keep it.

🎰 Las Vegas starts March 5, 2027.

✈️ Buy local and Fly local Great Falls!

And if you know someone who would use this flight, share this post!

Read more about the decline in Canadian cross-border travel: https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Canadian-daytrippers-give-cross-border-travel-a-bump?utm_source=chatgpt.com

07/28/2026

Got the post Osh blues, so here’s a little montage of the few photos and videos from AirVenture. Thankful I got to go - can’t wait until next year! ✈️

07/28/2026

Enter for your chance to win TWO ROUNDTRIP TICKETS to ANY DOMESTIC DESTINATION provided by Delta Airlines! (Yes, that includes Hawaii and Alaska! 🏝️)

Everyone is welcome! Don't miss this free, family-friendly event. Tag a friend who needs a vacation!

Join us Tuesday July 28th 6:30 to 8:30 at the GTF Community Open House! ✈️🎟️

We're celebrating 50 YEARS in the GTF Terminal and looking ahead to the next 25! Come out for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening:

🎉 Fun for All!:
- Kids Stuff: Face painting, bouncer, games, and prizes! 🤸‍♂️🎨
- Kids Free Throw shooting contest by Prolific!
- Tour a C-130 aircraft a Striker Fire Vehicle! 🛩️🚒
- Free Stuff: Free refreshments, free parking, and giveaways! 🍔

AND! Wear your best 70's duds for a chance to win a special prize! 🕺🪩

📍 Great Falls International Airport 🗓️ Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

07/17/2026

📍Find me at Oshkosh! ✈️

If you’re headed to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this upcoming week, make sure you stop by the NATCA booth! I’ll be there Tuesday through Sunday, and on Thursday from 12:30–1:45 p.m. I’ll be helping with the ATC & You: High Terrain, Higher Stakes presentation.

Come say hello, ask questions about ATC, snap a photo, or just talk airplanes for a few minutes. I’d love to meet some of the amazing people who follow our page!

See you in Oshkosh! 💙✈️

06/15/2026

Saw a cool little retro throwback livery today! According to Google, “this aircraft features the 1970s “Friend Ship” livery—affectionately known as “Stars and Bars”—which sports bright red and blue cheatlines and four blue stars on the tail.” And it’s the only retrojet they operate in their main fleet! United Airlines

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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the controllers and staff at GTF pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

We are forever grateful for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Today, and every day, we remember them. 🇺🇸

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌹
Today we celebrate all the incredible moms and mother figures in our lives. Thank you for everything you do, we appreciate you today and every day. ❤️

05/05/2026

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

04/17/2026

The FAA is hiring! 👇👇👇

According to the FAA, openings are available at Helena Regional Airport, Billings-Logan International Airport, and Great Falls International Airport