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PFC Quarterly Reports
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Quarterly Passenger Facility Charge Reports
Missoula International Airport (MSO) participates in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program. This program uses revenues derived from a per passenger charge to fund capital improvements at MSO. Past PFC-funded projects have included new passenger loading bridges, air rescue fire-fighting equipment, snow removal equipment, security system improvements, taxiway and airfield rehabilitation. These reports require Adobe Reader available at the bottom of this page.
 12-2009 PFC Quarterly Report
06-2009 PFC Quarterly Report
03-2009 PFC Quarterly Report
12-2008 PFC Quarterly Report
PFC Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)?
PFC's are essentially a user tax paid on airfares from Missoula International Airport. The PFC program was created by Congress in the 1990 Aviation Safety and Capacity Act (ASCA) to offer a new funding source for airport capital projects. It is intended to assist airports in funding major infrastructure development and is charged to enplaning passengers only. Collected PFC's are designated to fund very specific capital projects that are formally approved by the FAA. They can be used to secure and pay financing for FAA approved projects.
The first PFC's were collected by McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas in 1991. Missoula has had a PFC program in place since 1992 with collections at the $3.00 level until the FAA approved an increase in January 2001 to the $4.50 level. Missoula has seven approved applications with the final application collection authority expiring November 2017. Currently, MSO collects a fee of $4.50, minus an 11-cent handling fee to the collecting airline.
The PFC application process takes approximately 6-9 months. It begins with the identification of potential projects. Project descriptions and justifications are formulated and project costs are estimated. This information is provided to air carriers serving the airport who are then allowed to comment on the projects. Following this consultation and comment period, a formal application is submitted for consideration by the FAA.
For more information about many of these projects, please visit our Airport Expansion page.
Do other airports charge a PFC?
Yes. It is common for U.S. airports to use a PFC to fund major capital improvements. In fact, only four other medium or large-hub airports (out of 68) in the U.S. do not utilize a PFC.
If you have any comments regarding PFC's at MSO, please feel free to e-mail us today, or call us at 406-728-4381.
Missoula International Airport
5225 Highway 10 West
Missoula, Montana 59808
Website : www.flymissoula.com
Airport Information : 406 728-4381
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