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PFC Quarterly Reports





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-figting equipment, snow removal equipment, security system improvements, taxiway and airfield rehabilitation. These reports require Adobe Reader available at the bottom of this page.

 12-2006 PFC Quarterly Report
 09-2006 PFC Quarterly Report
 03-2007 PFC Quarterly Report 
 06-2007 PFC Quarterly Report
 09-2007 PFC Quarterly Report
 



Public Notice of Intent to Impose and Use a PFC at MSO Airport

Pursuant to FAA Regulations (FAR) 49 CFR 158.24, the Missoula County Airport Authority (MCAA), owner and operator of the Missoula International Airport (MSO)hereby provides public notice of the Authority's intention to file an application to impose and use Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) at the Airport (PFC Application Number 7) to fund certain eligible airport improvements.

The Airport intends to fund 14 PFC eligible Project Work Elements (PWE) with PFC revenues. The following document list sets forth the PWE's, including a description of the project, a project justification statement, applicable financial information and PFC collection level, followed by a list of air carriers excluded from PFC collection and a contact for public comment.

 11-2007 PFC Public Notice - Click to Download Document



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 five approved applications with the 6th currently in the application process. 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.


What projects are included in Application No. 6?


•  New 1500 gallon Air Rescue Firefighting vehicle
•  24 foot snow plow and a vacuum truck
•  Two new passenger loading bridges
•  Security gates with Access Control Features
•  Terminal Security System Upgrades
•  Runway 7-25 and Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation

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.





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