The Helena Regional Airport has been in operation since 1936. It was established as an airfield for the Civilian Conservation Corps, and was part of the nationwide network of airfields built during this period. The airport was initially used by the CCC to transport personnel and supplies, as well as for training purposes. During World War II, the airport was taken over by the US Army Air Force and used as a training base for pilots. After the war, it returned to its civilian roots and experienced a period of growth in both passenger service and freight operations. From 1950 to 1965, more than two dozen airlines operated out of Helena Regional Airport, connecting travelers to destinations throughout Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, and Washington. The airport also served as an ideal refueling stop for trans-continental flights from coast-to-coast. In 1964, a new terminal building was built that allowed for increased passenger capacity and improved services for travelers. By 1975, Helena Regional Airport had become one of Montana’s busiest airports with more than 140 daily arrivals and departures from numerous airlines including United Airlines, American Airlines and Trans World Airlines (TWA). Today Helena Regional Airport continues to serve travelers from across Montana with scheduled flights to major cities including Denver International Airport (DEN), Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport (MSP) and Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
HLN is the abbreviation code for Helena Regional Airport. According to Abbreviation Finder, HLN can also mean:
Helena Regional Airport, MT (HLN)
The Helena Regional Airport is the main air transport hub in the administrative district of Lewis and Clark County, located in the Midwest of the US state of Montana.
- URL: Helena Regional Airport, MT (HLN)
- Time zone: GMT -7
- Service phone: +1 406 442-2821
- Address: Helena Regional Airport, 2850 Skyway Drive, Helena, Montana 59602, USA
- Operator: Helena Regional Airport Authority
- Parking: Yes, chargeable, short and long-term parking, but the first 60 minutes are free.
- Transport connections: The airport is located directly on Interstate 15 at exit # 193; alternatively, you can also travel via US Highway 12.
- Train connections: The nearest possible Amtrak station is about 200 kilometers further north in Shelby, from where there is a connection with the “Empire Builder”, which runs from Chicago to Portland.
- Flight distribution on the days of the week: Monday (14.23%), Tuesday (14.14%), Wednesday (14.86%), Thursday (14.36%), Friday (15.22%), Saturday (12.38%), Sunday (14.81%)
- other spellings: Helena-MT, Хелена_ (Монтана), הלנה-מונטנה, هيلينا ، مونتانا, 헬레나 (몬태나 주), ヘ レ ナ (モ ン タ ナ 州), 赫勒 拿 (蒙大拿 州)
Most popular destinations from Helena Regional Airport, MT (flights per week)
- Salt Lake City International Airport, UT (23, 41.82%)
- Denver International Airport, CO (16, 29.09%)
- Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport, MN (8, 14.55%)
- Other (14.55%)
Top airlines (share of take-offs / landings)
- Virgin Atlantic Airways (39, 17.03%)
- KLM (32, 13.97%)
- United Airlines (32, 13.97%)
- Delta Air Lines (24, 10.48%)
- Air France (16, 6.99%)
- American Airlines (16, 6.99%)
- Korean Air Lines (16, 6.99%)
- Wideroe (14, 6.11%)
- Royal Brunei Airlines (13, 5.68%)
- Qatar Airways (10, 4.37%)
- Other (7.42%)
Location
The airport is located on the northeastern outskirts of the city and is approximately 2.5 kilometers from downtown Helena. Drivers arriving from outside the city should either take Interstate 15 to exit # 193 or US Highway 12 towards Helena and, after arriving in the city, follow the signs leading to the airport.