Why go
- Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States.
- Served by Bert Mooney Airport (BTM).
History
Butte is a consolidated city-county in and the county seat of Silver Bow County, Montana, United States. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the sole entity of Butte-Silver Bow. The city covers 718 square miles (1,860Â km2), and, according to the 2020 census, has a population of 34,494, making it Montana's fifth-largest city. It is served by Bert Mooney Airport with airport code BTM.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Salt Lake City*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bert Mooney Airport (BTM); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BTM has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Salt Lake City).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Butte, Montana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.