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Vision for the Future
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Come See the Future at MSO
Did you know Missoula International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Montana, handling over half a million passengers in 2005? By the year 2015, the number of travellers passing through the airport’s gates is expected to double to almost one million passengers per year.
In order to continue providing our passengers with an unsurpassed level of service, the airport has embarked on a five-year $38 million Capital Improvement Plan designed to maintain safety and to meet the needs of air travelers and air carriers well into the 21st Century, and to continue to develop the airport as a premier gateway and economic generator for the City of Missoula. For more information, please download our Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.
What Development is being recommended for MSO?
Missoula International Airport embarked upon an ambitious expansion program designed to meet the needs of Missoula's increasing passenger numbers. The development program, designed to keep the airport's capacity ahead of growth projections, includes the construction of a new air traffic control tower, additional passenger loading bridges, and more convenient parking options.
Projects Currently in Progress or About to Begin
• Construct new 440 x 310 foot aircraft deicing facility
• Acquire Air Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicle
• Begin construction of new air traffic control tower
• Install eight new security gates
• Install new CCTV security system
• Improve and increase passenger circulation
• Provide for increased flight training activity
• Assure safe and secure operations
• Airport Layout Plan
• Master Plan Update
Upcoming and/or Proposed Airfield Improvements
• Construct additional storm water detention facility
• Access Road and Parking Expansion - Phase I
• Expand GA facilities along Taxiway Golf
• Rehabilitate Runway 7-25
• Purchase snow removal equipment/snow blower
• Purchase new vacuum truck
• Install additional passenger loading bridges
• Access Road and Parking Expansion - Phase II
• Expand Neptune ramp with new access taxiway
• Reallign Taxiway Golf into a high speed taxiway
• Construct new taxiway to East GA ramp
• Rehabilitate Taxiway Alpha and Connector Taxiways
• Expand Snow Removal Equipment building
• Construct parallel Runway 11R-29L as needed
• Provide for increased use of larger corporate aircraft
• Provide for increased flight training activity
• Assure safe and secure operations
Recently Completed Projects
• Relocate Localizer and Glideslope facilities
• Liquid Planet concession expansion project
• Rehabilitate Runway 11-29
• Terminal expansion and security relocation project
• Maintenance shop welding bay project
• Construct second Air Rescue Fire Fighting station
• Rehabilitate and widen Taxiway Golf
• Extend Taxiway Alpha to approach end of Runway 11
• Rehabilitate and reallign Taxiways Delta and Foxtrot
• Replace passenger loading bridges
• Conduct air carrier apron expansion
• Rehabilitate west general aviation ramp
• Rehabilitate east general aviation ramp
• Departure Level restroom remodeling project
• Explosive Detection System Installations
• Gift Shop Demolition and Reconstruction
How will MSO Change through 2015?
Passenger Projections
Passenger activity at Missoula International Airport was forecast considering historical passenger levels. Over the 20-year period covered by the master plan, it is expected that passenger levels will nearly double to up to 439,000 passenger enplanements per year, or about 880,000 total passengers.
Aircraft Operations Projections
Aircraft operations, or the number of takeoffs and landings, include air carriers, air cargo operations, general aviation and military flights, are expected to double between 1995 and 2015 to 107,200 operations per year.
Aircraft Fleet Mix Projections
Older aircraft are currently being replaced with quieter and more efficient aircraft. As a result, MSO can continue to see increasing numbers of Boeing 737's, MD80 series aircraft, the Airbus A319/320, the Boeing 757, and regional jets. General aviation will see larger private aircraft such as the Boeing Business Jet, the Gulfstream V, and the Falcon 900/2000.
Who can I contact if I want additional information?
For more information about these projects at MSO, please feel free to contact us today.
Missoula International Airport
5225 Highway 10 West
Missoula, Montana 59808
Website : www.flymissoula.com
Airport Information : 406 728-4381
Email us for more information : Click here
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