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Part 135 Charter Operators in Montana

Montana Part 135 charter operators specializing in mountain flying and ranch access. Find verified operators for Big Sky country operations.

Operators

38

Last FAA sync • Feb 2026

Market narrative

Montana's charter aviation industry operates in one of the most challenging and scenic environments in North America, serving ranches, mining operations, wilderness destinations, and ski resorts across Big Sky country. Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) serve as primary hubs, while numerous operators specialize in mountain and backcountry flying.

The state's numerous guest ranches, hunting lodges, and wilderness destinations require specialized operators capable of landing on short mountain strips and handling rapidly changing mountain weather conditions. Glacier National Park and Yellowstone area operations generate seasonal tourism charter traffic, while the state's mining and energy sectors create year-round charter demand to remote locations. Many operators maintain specialized aircraft equipped for mountain flying and wilderness operations.

Key facts

Mountain and backcountry flying requires specialized pilot training and aircraft equipment
Guest ranches and wilderness lodges create unique seasonal charter demand
Mining and energy operations drive charter traffic to remote mountain locations

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Verified operators (38)

Sorted by aircraft count with FAA certificate identifiers.

Certificate

HSYA

General

Corporate Air

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

35

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

VPEA

Charter

CHOICE AVIATION, LLC

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

13

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

MINA

Air Taxi

Minuteman Aviation Inc

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

11

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

4GIA

General

Bridger Aerospace

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

10

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

HSRA

Charter

Lynch Flying Service Inc

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

8

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

HTKA

General

Richland Aviation, Inc.

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

8

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

5SUA

Charter

Summit Aviation, Inc.

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

7

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

EFUA

Charter

Exec Air Montana Inc.

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

6

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

5RMA

Air Taxi

Rocky Mountain Rotors

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

5

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

LXGA

General

Leading Edge Aviation Services Inc

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

5

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

JOLA

General

Central Copters Inc

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

4

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

CXVA

Air Taxi

A.L.E.R.T. Kalispell Regional Medical Center Inc.

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

3

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

5NWA

Air Taxi

NORTHERN WINGS AVIATION, LLC

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

3

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

NI6A

Charter

Neptune Aviation Services Inc

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

3

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

FMMA

Air Taxi

Northeast Montana Stat Air Ambulance Cooperative

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

3

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

5IDA

Air Taxi

RIDGELINE AVIATION INC

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

3

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

H1OA

Air Taxi

Homestead Helicopters, Inc.

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

2

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

QTLA

Air Taxi

Taylor Aviation Inc

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

2

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

WM8A

Air Taxi

Western Montana Aviation, LLC

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

2

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

HSXA

Air Taxi

O'Connor, Dallas

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

2

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

IKLA

Air Taxi

Red Eagle Aviation, Inc.

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

2

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

P18A

Air Taxi

Hanson, Shirley A

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

2

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

3MMA

Air Taxi

Mission Mountain Helicopters LLC

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

MN9A

Air Taxi

Montana Aircraft, Inc.

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

8AOA

Air Taxi

AV8-ORR-HELICOPTER SERVICES, INC.

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

5KSA

Air Taxi

Skyline Aviation LLC

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

14SA

Air Taxi

HELICOPTER SOLUTIONS MT, INC

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

5GJA

Air Taxi

Holman Enterprises, INC.

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

J26A

Charter

RB Aviation, LLC

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

HTLA

Air Taxi

Yellowstone Air Service Inc

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

H0NA

Air Taxi

Hogan, William T

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

B15A

Air Taxi

Billings Flying Service, Inc.

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

EFSA

Air Taxi

Backcountry Flying Experience, Inc.

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

GV5A

Air Taxi

Glacier Aviation Services Inc

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

L15A

Air Taxi

LonAire Flying Service Inc

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

G04A

Air Taxi

Galt Ranch Aviation LLC

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

YIKA

Air Taxi

Carisch Helicopters Inc

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry

Certificate

Y4FA

Air Taxi

Mission Mountain Flying Services, LLC

Helena, MT

Aircraft Count

1

Last Cert Audit

2026-02-22

FAA Part 135 Registry