Accessibility
Kalispell (GPI) Airport Accessibility & Wheelchair Services
Wheelchair assistance at Glacier Park International Airport is provided free by your airline — request it at booking for best results. For security screening help, call TSA Cares at 1-855-787-2227 at least 72 hours before travel to have a Passenger Support Specialist waiting at the checkpoint. Family lanes, service animal relief areas, and sensory rooms are covered below.
Airline-provided service
Wheelchair assistance
Wheelchair assistance is provided free of charge by the airlines — request it when booking or by contacting your airline directly at least 48 hours before travel.
Tip: request at booking rather than at the airport — airline wheelchair assistants are in higher demand at peak times and early requests are filled first.
TSA Cares
Free security screening assistance
TSA Cares is a free helpline and on-site assistance program for travelers with disabilities, medical conditions, or other circumstances that may affect the security screening process.
How to use: Call 1-855-787-2227 at least 72 hours before travel. A Passenger Support Specialist will meet you at the GPI security checkpoint and guide you through screening at no charge.
A TSA Cares Passenger Support Specialist can meet you at the checkpoint and assist through screening. Call 1-855-787-2227 at least 72 hours before travel or submit a request at tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares.
Security lanes
GPI does not have a permanently signed dedicated family lane at all checkpoints. Ask any TSA agent at the checkpoint for assistance — agents are trained to help travelers with special needs and can route you around standard queue lines.
Service animal relief areas
Two outdoor relief areas — one outside the ticket lobby and one near baggage claim — plus one indoor relief area past security near Gate 4.
Note: service animals are permitted throughout all airport areas without restriction. Emotional support animals follow individual airline policies — check with your carrier before travel.
Quiet and sensory room
GPI does not currently have a confirmed public sensory room. GPI does not have a dedicated sensory or quiet room. Call airport administration at 406-257-5994 ahead of travel to ask about a quiet space or extra accommodation during your visit.
Wheelchair and mobility device rentals
No dedicated mobility-device rental counter is advertised; travelers needing a wheelchair beyond airline-provided assistance should contact airport administration (406-257-5994) in advance to arrange options.
Motorized scooters and power wheelchairs are generally available from airlines for gate-to-gate use; contact your carrier directly if you need a motorized device beyond a standard transport chair.
Pro Tip
GPI is compact — a single terminal with one checkpoint and six gates in a row — so distances and navigation are far less of a concern here than at larger hubs. The main accessibility planning point is requesting airline wheelchair assistance and any TSA Cares support ahead of time, since this small-airport staff works by advance notice rather than large on-demand accessibility teams.
Frequently asked questions
Is wheelchair assistance free at GPI airport?
Yes — wheelchair assistance at GPI is provided free of charge by your airline or their contracted ground handler. Request it at booking or check-in. The airline arranges and covers the cost; no tipping is required, though it is appreciated.
How do I contact TSA Cares before my flight from GPI?
Call TSA Cares at 1-855-787-2227 at least 72 hours before your flight. The helpline is open weekdays 8 a.m.–11 p.m. ET and weekends/holidays 9 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. You can also submit a request online at tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares. A Passenger Support Specialist will meet you at the GPI security checkpoint at no cost.
Does GPI airport have a family security lane?
Glacier Park International Airport does not have a permanently signed dedicated family lane at all checkpoints, but TSA officers are trained to accommodate travelers who need extra time. GPI has a single security checkpoint (rebuilt in the 2024 Phase 1A renovation) rather than a separate dedicated family/special-assistance lane; tell any TSA officer at the checkpoint if you need extra time or assistance and they will accommodate you.
Where is the service animal relief area at GPI airport?
Two outdoor relief areas — one outside the ticket lobby and one near baggage claim — plus one indoor relief area past security near Gate 4. Service animals are permitted throughout all airport areas without restriction. Emotional support animals follow your individual airline's policies.
See also: GPI TSA PreCheck lanes · Flying with disabilities guide · GPI security tips
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