Dawson Community Airport Guide

IATA GDVICAO KGDVGlendiveUpdated 2026-10-16
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The airport sits in Dawson County, about five miles northwest of Glendive in eastern Montana, at an elevation of 2,458 feet. Dawson County owns it. It replaced an earlier airfield on the east side of the Yellowstone River around 1970. Its ICAO code is KGDV.

Scheduled passenger service runs under the federal Essential Air Service program. Cape Air flies between Glendive and Billings Logan International Airport, the connection point for onward flights. Between March 2021 and February 2022 the airport recorded 4,330 arriving and departing passengers, all on Cape Air. Alpine Aviation also operates UPS cargo flights five days a week.

The airfield has two asphalt runways: 12/30 at 5,704 feet and 2/20 at 3,002 feet. The airport had 14 single-engine aircraft based on the field and recorded 5,880 aircraft operations in the year ending June 2019. A fixed-base operator sells 100LL and Jet A fuel. General aviation, cargo and the subsidized airline service share the field.

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Key facts

Size
2 runways
Location
47.138, -104.807
Operator
Dawson County

Terminals

1 terminal

Dawson Community Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • Main TerminalDomestic

    Cape Air

Nearby cities

1 city

Dawson Community Airport is closest to Glendive (7 km southeast). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

  • Glendive7 km southeast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Dawson Community Airport?

Dawson Community Airport uses the following codes: IATA: GDV, ICAO: KGDV. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Dawson Community Airport located?

Dawson Community Airport is located in Glendive, Montana, United States. The airport coordinates are 47.1377°, -104.8069°.

What services are available at Dawson Community Airport?

Dawson Community Airport offers: 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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