Expand terminal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $3.761 million to Flathead Municipal Airport Authority on July 22, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to expand the terminal at Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana.

The project expands the existing terminal by 58,300 square feet, including gates 5, 6, and 7; baggage claim; mechanical systems; and ground transportation facilities. The expansion will reduce operational delays and accommodate additional passenger and aircraft operations. This grant funds a portion of the total project; the remaining eligible portions are funded through associated Airport Improvement Program, Airport Infrastructure Grant, and Airport Terminal Program awards.

Performance extends through July 21, 2030. The work is performed in Montana. Flathead Municipal Airport Authority, a local government entity operating Glacier Park International Airport, is the recipient and ultimate beneficiary.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 58,300 square feet, including gates 5, 6, 7, baggage claim, mechanical, and ground transportation. The expansion will reduce delays and accommodate more passengers and aircraft operations. This grant funds a portion of the total project, which consists of construction. 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.