Tester Announces $13.6 Million for 19 Montana Airports

U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced on May 18 $13,602,102 in Department of Transportation (DOT) funding for 19 Montana airports to expand and repair facilities, including Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County and Scobey.

“Montana is booming, and it’s critical that the Treasure State has up-to-date infrastructure to support our growing economy,” said Tester. “This funding will allow our airports to expand operations and support the increasing demand for reliable, affordable flights in and out of Montana. Improved facilities will pave the way for more flights to the region, allowing Montana to stay connected and support good paying jobs here for years to come.”

The funding awarded by the DOT will be used for a wide variety of facility expansions and repairs. Local recipients and intended uses include:

Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County: $503,575

Seal apron pavement surface/pavement joints, seal runway pavement surface/pavement joints, seal taxilane pavement surface/pavement joints, seal taxiway pavement surface/pavement joints

Scobey: $450,000

Install miscellaneous navigational aids, install weather reporting equipment, reconstruct or replace airport lighting vault