Ravalli County Airport
KHRF, Hamilton, MT
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (5,200 ft)
About 5 minutes to Hamilton
Hamilton (Ravalli County) airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Bitterroot Valley
Ravalli County Airport in Hamilton serves the Bitterroot Valley, and Missoula is about an hour north.
- Main airport
- HRF / KHRF
- Elevation
- 3,642 ft
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (5,200 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Bitterroot Valley
The Bitterroot Valley, south of Missoula, is known for fly-fishing, elk hunting, ranches and private clubs such as the Stock Farm Club, with luxury lodges up the valley.
Hamilton’s 5,200-foot runway suits turboprops and light jets. Missoula’s 9,500-foot runway handles any business jet.
Planning a trip? See our private jet hunting trips guide.
Bitterroot Valley Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Missoula Montana Airport
KMSO, Missoula, MT
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (9,501 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Missoula
Missoula Montana airport guideBefore You Book Bitterroot Valley
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Hamilton for turboprops and light jets; Missoula for larger jets.
Winter Weather
Snow and de-icing are common from November to March.
When Demand Peaks in Bitterroot Valley
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- June to September
- Fishing season and the busiest time.
- Fall
- Elk hunting season.
Flight Times and Prices to Bitterroot Valley
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to HRF for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,018 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$27,000–$33,500 | 4 hr 35 min$42,000–$64,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 863 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,327 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 5 min$47,000–$72,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,300 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,600–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,600–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,340 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,300–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,500–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,532 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,500–$25,500 | 3 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 731 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 704 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Bitterroot Valley
Light jets fly from the Mountain West; midsize and super-midsize jets fly into Missoula from farther away.
Bitterroot Valley Private Jet Questions
Which airport serves the Bitterroot Valley?
Ravalli County (HRF) in Hamilton for small jets; Missoula (MSO) for larger jets.
How long is a private flight from Seattle to the Bitterroot Valley?
About 1 hr 10 min from Boeing Field to Hamilton in a light jet.
