As the new passenger terminal at the Missoula airport nears its one-year anniversary, the project's second phase is taking shape, just as the airport eyes additional service.
Passenger numbers at Missoula Montana Airport ticked up 5% in February when compared to the same month in 2019, which was a record year for the airport, officials said on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration — the CEO of Denver International Airport — does not need a congressional waiver to allow him to serve in the role, the U.S. Transportation Department’s top lawyer said.
As airlines finalize their new flight schedules, Missoula looks poised to gain more seats, more flights to main hubs, and a new route into California, officials said.
The airport this week was named a “sensory inclusive” facility by KultureCity, making it just one of four airports in the country to win such certification.
Missoula Montana Airport picked up four pieces of electric equipment this month courtesy of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and funding stemming from the state's share of the Volkswagon settlement.
While airport officials had a hunch over the last few months, they made it official on Wednesday, saying construction of Phase 1 of the new passenger terminal was delivered under budget.
While the pandemic kept a lid on air travel in early 2022, Missoula Montana Airport saw a sharp increase in passengers during the fall, and it expects 2023 to be a record year.
While much of the travel scrutiny fell upon Southwest Airlines this holiday travel season, passengers in the Pacific Northwest faced similar issues with Alaska Airlines.