Expand terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant of $2,631,578.95 to Flathead Municipal Airport Authority (doing business as Glacier Park International Air) on May 15, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds a portion of a terminal expansion project at Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana, which will expand the existing facility by 58,300 square feet. The funded scope includes common-use gate expansion, ticketing and kiosk areas, additional passenger hold rooms, and supplemental checkpoints and drive lanes. These improvements will reduce operational delays, increase passenger accommodation capacity, and support additional aircraft operations at the regional airport.

The project is part of a larger, multi-funded terminal development initiative, with this grant representing one component of the total eligible project costs. Additional funding from related AIP, Airport Infrastructure Grant, and Airport Terminal Program grants will support the remaining project phases. The grant is scheduled for completion by May 14, 2029, with the award serving the Kalispell, Montana region's transportation infrastructure needs through infrastructure modernization and capacity enhancement objectives consistent with FAA strategic goals for safety and operational excellence.

Activities and expected outcomes

The project expands the existing terminal by 58,300 square feet. This grant funds a portion of the common-use gate expansion, ticketing and kiosk areas, additional passenger hold rooms, and additional checkpoints and drive lanes. The expansion will reduce delays, accommodate more passengers, and accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This project is associated with airport improvement program, airport infrastructure grant, and airport terminal program grants that fund the remaining eligible portions of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kalispell, montana.