Peace Garden News

Senator John Hoeven recently visited the Hector International Airport to assess the progress of its Terminal Expansion Project. The visit follows a period of record activity for the airport, which reported over 56,000 boardings in March – its busiest month to date. This marks the twelfth consecutive month of unprecedented passenger numbers, underscoring the necessity for the terminal expansion.

Hoeven, serving on the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, is actively working to secure federal funding for the project. He has already secured nearly $40 million and is striving to obtain an additional $31 million. The project, slated for completion in 2027, includes a parking garage with an elevated walkway set to open later this year, four new boarding gates alongside renovations to the existing ones, and an expanded apron to support increased air traffic and ground activities.

Hoeven emphasized the significance of the project, stating, “The numbers make it clear – the Fargo-Moorhead region is growing fast and demand for air service continues to climb. That's why we are working to keep moving this needed terminal expansion at Hector International forward. The nearly $40 million in federal funding we’ve secured so far is an important part of this effort, along with support from state and local funding sources. These funds provide certainty to help keep the project on track, so this dynamic region can continue to rely on safe and efficient air service, which is vital to our economy and quality of life.”