Tester secures nearly $30M for MT airports
Funding comes from the Senator’s bipartisan infrastructure law
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News from the office of Senator Tester
U.S. SENATE — As a part of his continued efforts to upgrade critical infrastructure and support Montana’s rural economies, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $29,315,277 for Montana’s airports for repairs and improvements for runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transit connections and roadway projects.
This funding comes from Tester’s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and is awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Grants. Tester negotiated the IIJA with a group of five Republicans, four Democrats, and President Biden, and was the only member of Montana’s congressional delegation to support the legislation.
“Montanans rely on safe and reliable service from rural and regional airports to grow their businesses and stay connected to family and friends – and investing in these airports is critically important to keep pace with growing demand and modern technology,” said Tester. “I was proud to work across the aisle to secure these vital investments, and I’ll keep fighting to deliver projects like these to the communities that keep our state thriving.”
This funding has been awarded locally as follows:
$113,000 for Conrad Airport
$113,000 for Cut Bank International Airport
$144,000 for Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton
$144,000 for Kalispell City Airport
$113,000 for Libby Airport
$113,000 for Lincoln Airport
$144,000 for Polson Airport
$144,000 for Ronan Airport
$113,000 for Thompson Falls Airport
$3,254,113 for Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell
$3,429,372 for Missoula Airport
Tester has led the charge to upgrade Montana’s airport infrastructure. This past year he secured approximately $144 million for Montana’s airports through the IIJA, which will be awarded over five years. This funding can be used to construct or repair runways and taxiways as well as make terminal and gate improvements. Tester has also led the effort to lower costs and expand access to reliable air service in rural communities. In May, Tester introduced his bipartisan Small Community Air Service Enhancement Act to increase flight options for travelers in rural America.
