Tester Secures $2.8 Million for Glacier Park International Airport

Funding comes from the Senator’s bipartisan infrastructure law

As a direct result of his bipartisan infrastructure law, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $2,800,000 for Glacier Park International Airport. This funding will go towards upgrades that will improve traveler experience, including a terminal expansion and modernization project, common-use gate expansion, ticketing and kiosk areas, additional passenger hold rooms, and additional checkpoints and drive lanes.

This funding comes from Tester’s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). 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.

“The Flathead valley is one of our state’s fastest growing areas, and Glacier Park International Airport needs to have the necessary infrastructure to meet growing demand and ensure Montanans can see their families and friends, run their businesses, and stay connected with the rest of the country,” said Tester. “I’m proud to have secured funding to bring the airport into the 21^st century through my bipartisan infrastructure law, and I’ll keep working to ensure Montana’s airports have the resources they need to thrive.”

Tester has led the charge to upgrade Montana’s airport infrastructure. He previously secured approximately $144 million for Montana’s airports through the IIJA, which will be awarded over five years between 2022 and 2026. 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.