A single subsidised route keeps Glendive on the scheduled map: Dawson Community Airport (IATA: GDV, ICAO: KGDV) is served under the federal Essential Air Service programme and otherwise operates as a general aviation field, without FAR Part 139 certification. It sits five miles northwest of town in the farming and oil country of eastern Montana along the Yellowstone River. There is no commercial cargo handling, no freight terminal and no integrator station on the field. Forwarders consolidate the region's shipments at Billings Logan (BIL), about 350 km west on Interstate 94, or at nearer Bismarck (BIS) in North Dakota, trucking the final leg. For anything time-critical, the road is the realistic mode here, not the air.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Dawson Community Airport?▼

The IATA code of Dawson Community Airport is GDV. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Dawson Community Airport located?▼

Dawson Community Airport is located in Glendive, US.

What is the ICAO code of Dawson Community Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Dawson Community Airport is KGDV. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Dawson Community Airport?▼

Dawson Community Airport is at an elevation of 749 meters (2458 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

47.13766, -104.80691

749 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 7 September 2026

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