Gallatin Field Airport: Wildlife Strikes
201 reported strikes · 8 damaging · 2001–2026
📍 Bozeman, US · 45.779, -111.154
Species struck most often
- Horned lark39
- Sparrows9
- Western kingbird8
- Eastern kingbird8
- American kestrel7
- Barn swallow5
- Rock pigeon4
- Killdeer4
Notable strikes
- 2024-12-14 · C-525B · Common goldeneye · Substantial
Bird struck and collapsed radome leaving a hole approx. 12" in diameter on the left side. Zeliff aviation llc. Golden Eye Duck. MOR: N525PZ departed RWY 12 and was on climb out when they reported a bird strike. They advised that they need to return back to…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.