Logan/Kalispell airport (S27)Kalispell is NOT the only airport that operates over a city/residential
area. Check out Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, Billings, etc...
S27 is NOT funded by the Kalispell taxpayers, it is funded by
activities, taxes & leases ON THE AIRPORT.
Location: Near businesses, restaurants and hotels in town
Safety: Upgrading is a key point to improving safety (VASI,
lengthening, safety zones, width)
Noise: Realignment of the runway and traffic patterns will lessen the
noise footprint
Financial: The impact of closing or moving the airport to local
businesses, The costs to the City to close the airport
Employment: Current employment from the businesses on the airport,
future employment opportunities from these businesses, the employment
from the construction of the improvements.
Pubic Service: Young Eagles, Emergency Medical, Mail/Fed Ex and UPS
Access: Access to the parking areas and aircraft without prior security
screening (Rafting trips, Fly-ins, Young Eagles, Gliders, Camping)