The Missoula County Airport Authority received a $1.29 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region to construct the initial exterior phase of a new 145,000 square foot terminal building. Funded through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA #20.106), this project will increase passenger throughput and reduce delays at airports associated with Missoula, Montana. The grant, awarded on July 23, 2021, supports construction activities through July 22, 2025 to expand capacity and modernize facilities, in line with the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic goals of safety, service, and efficiency.