Construct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Missoula County Airport Authority a Project Grant of $3,831,334.44 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 8, 2025, to fund Phase 14 of terminal construction at Missoula International Airport in Montana. Phase 14 encompasses the continuation and completion of critical infrastructure components including site civil utility installations, grading and pavement sections, structural steel erection, building exterior envelope installation, jet bridge installation, interior utilities, security and access controls, fire protection systems, interior finishes, and construction management services for the new 145,000 square-foot terminal facility.

This project is designed to reduce passenger delays and expand airport capacity to accommodate increased traffic at the Missoula airport. The grant will be executed through August 7, 2029, providing federal funding to support the final construction phases of the terminal expansion project. The Airport Improvement Program funding supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment, enabling the airport authority to modernize its facilities and enhance regional aviation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 145,000 square foot terminal to reduce delays and accommodate more passengers. This project is phase 14, which includes the continuation of site-civil utility installations, grading and pavement sections, structural steel, building exterior envelope, jet bridge installation, interior utilities, security and access controls, fire protection, interior finishes and construction management services. This grant funds phase 14, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with missoula, montana.