Expand terminal building

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), will fund a $7,684,210.53 expansion of the existing terminal building at Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana. The project will add 58,300 square feet to increase the airport's capacity and meet operational needs. This grant award, dated September 12, 2023, covers 14.96% of the total project cost, with the remaining eligible portions to be funded through future FAA grants and a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law airport infrastructure grant. The Flathead Municipal Airport Authority, the local government entity that owns and operates Glacier Park International Airport, will be the primary recipient and awardee for this project.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal building an additional 58,300 square feet to increase the airport's capacity to meet the operational needs of the airport. This grant funds 14.96% of the complete project. This project is associated with future airport improvement program grants and a future bipartisan infrastructure law airport infrastructure grant that fund the remaining eligible portions of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kalispell, montana.