Construct terminal building; install miscellaneous navaids

The Montana Department of Transportation was awarded a $2.94 million Formula Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program to construct airport facilities in West Yellowstone, Montana. Under the award, the Montana DOT will construct the foundation for a new 36,000 square foot terminal building at the West Yellowstone Airport to replace outdated facilities and meet current federal design standards for accessibility, security and air navigation. The funding will also replace the airport's non-compliant beacon. The period of performance for the grant is from September 2022 to September 2026. As a Formula Grant under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, the funding aims to support safety, efficiency and infrastructure upgrades at general aviation and commercial airports nationwide.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 36,000 square foot terminal building to meet FAA, transportation security administration, and americans with disabilities act design standards. This project replaces the airport's beacon that has reached the end of its useful life and no longer meets federal aviation administration design standards. . This grant funds the first phase, which consists of foundation construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with west yellowstone, montana.