A proposed airport on a dry lakebed near the Nevada-California border is gaining traction as a solution to passenger demand – and raising questions about the potential impact on water, wildlife, and air quality.
After more than two decades of delays federal officials are starting an environmental review for Clark County’s long-anticipated second commercial airport.
Roger Koopman writes, "Until the next election cycle, we will be confronting even more Big Government Republicans than in ‘23, thanks to the active role of Governor Gianforte."
The Boise Airport became powered by 100% clean energy this fall after Boise opted to be the first city to sign on to an optional new renewable energy program through Idaho Power.
Work to expand the passenger terminal at Missoula Montana Airport got a funding boost this week as part of a $1 billion push to upgrade airport facilities across the country.
MSO leaders say 47,254 passengers went through the new Missoula terminal in June, marking a new record for departures and eclipsing the previous record, set in June 2019.
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.