Construct/expand snow removal equipment building

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Great Falls International Airport Authority a $2.27 million Project Grant on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct and expand the existing snow removal equipment building by 7,725 square feet. This infrastructure improvement project will bring Great Falls International Airport into conformity with current FAA standards and is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029. The grant directly supports the airport's operational capabilities by providing enhanced facilities for snow removal equipment storage and maintenance, critical infrastructure for maintaining safe airport operations in Montana's winter conditions.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP (Airport Improvement Program) funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. This award to Great Falls International Airport represents a targeted investment in regional airport infrastructure and aligns with the FAA's commitment to maintaining a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and support safe, efficient airport operations across the United States.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing snow removal equipment building by 7725 square feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with great falls, montana.