Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the covid-19 pandemic

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $14,473,407 project grant to the Montana Department of Transportation under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the second phase of construction of a 36,000 square foot terminal building at the West Yellowstone, Montana airport. This phase includes vertical construction of the terminal, associated utilities and supporting infrastructure not covered by other FAA funding programs. The new terminal is intended to meet FAA, Transportation Security Administration and Americans with Disabilities Act design standards upon completion in April 2026. The project aims to provide economic relief to Montana airports impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through improved infrastructure at the West Yellowstone airport, benefiting the local community.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 36,000 square foot terminal building, including utilities and supporting infrastructure to meet FAA, transportation security administration, and americans with disabilities act design standards. This grant funds the second phase, consisting of design, vertical construction, utilities and supporting infrastructure not able to be reached by the airport improvement program and bipartisan infrastructure legislation. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with west yellowstone, montana.