“Air transportation is vital to Montana’s economy,” said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. “Business travelers, tourists and Montana families benefit from having improved facilities. This funding will help support numerous airport improvements and boost the local economy.”

       The DOT will distribute the grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The grants will be used for runway improvements, construction, and snow removal equipment purchases.

Amount                Location                                         Purpose
$40,937       Bowman Field, Anaconda,            Snow Removal Equipment
$183,907     Deer Lodge City-County Airport    Construct Apron
$71,553       Powder River County, Broadus     Construct Fuel Farm, phase 2
$21,307       Broadwater County, Townsend     Install Runway Guidance System
$441,705     Chouteau County, Fort Benton      Building Construction
$115,707     Sanders Co., Plains                     Snow Removal Equip, Building Const
$143,539     Sanders Co., Thompson Falls       Snow Removal Equip, Building Const