Senate Bill 76 transfers unobligated funds from the Housing Infrastructure Fund into the Revolving Economic Development and Initiative Fund and makes those funds available as loans for airport infrastructure to Rapid City Regional Airport and Sioux Falls Airport.

 South Dakota’s two largest airports just landed a combined $50 million in federal funding as part of a $145.7 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) package secured by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds. Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) will receive $20 million for its terminal expansion project, which includes five new gates, larger passenger holdrooms, improved accessibility, and upgraded passenger amenities. Sioux Falls Regional Airport will receive $30 million toward its own terminal expansion to help manage increased demand. The funding… Read more: $50 Million in Federal Funding Cleared for South Dakota Airports

the South Dakota Aeronautics Commission approved the reallocation of $762,000 in state terminal improvement funds to Rapid City and Sioux Falls Airports.

Support South Dakota Airports. SB 127 provides funding for airport terminal expansion projects in 2025.

Aviation trust fund needs – without increased funding, SD airports will struggle to complete projects.