The closest airport to Glacier NP is Kalispell, MT (FCA) though most people will find it more cost effective to fly into Spokane, WA (GEG) which is a four-hour drive from the Park. Glacier National Parkis quite large, covering over 1500 square miles, with only one road cutting through the middle of the park. Fort Scott Others can experience 5 months of snowfall or more, making them almost alpine in climate. Watch the flying fish at the Pike Place Fish Market, shop fresh flowers, discover artisan jewelry and peruse the handmade crafts. Summer is hot, with thermometers spiking to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. From Portland, it is an easy two hour drive. There are about 9 days of rain in each of June, July, August and September. Cincinnati (CVG), Tampa (TPA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Charlotte (CLT), Punta Gorda (PGD), Washington (DCA), Boston (BOS), Milwaukee (MKE), Portland (PDX), Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN), Carthage