For travelers flying in, airports make a city’s first impression. With visual art installations, outstanding service and welcoming hospitality, Billings Logan International Airport establishes a strong sense of place that starts at the moment visitors deboard the plane.
“I would argue that we’ve got one of the most beautiful airports in the Northwest region, if not the country,” said Aly Eggart, Visit Billings executive director.
Fresh off a recent $55 million renovation that added new gates and expanded amenities, the Billings airport immerses guests in Big Sky culture with pieces from the Yellowstone Art Museum and a Bighorn River wood carving on display in the two concourses.
“Then as you leave the airport, you’re welcomed by those big Montana skies and sweeping views from the Rimrocks as you make your way into the city,” Eggart said.
For Billings tourism, the airport represents an important element of the overall visitor experience, one that the local economy heavily depends on.
“If we’re inviting people to Billings for a convention or a vacation, they’ve got to know that they’ll be able to get here in a safe and timely manner,” Eggart said. “Our partnership with the Billings Air Service committee is critical. We’re always focused on growing our air capacity and adding new flights.”
To that end, the Visit Billings board has twice contributed to community air service development grants that help promote the city to airlines for new route considerations.
“Sharing stories about the value of Billings as a tourism destination encourages more people to come here, growing the demand for more air service,” Eggart said. “A successful airport feeds our visitor economy, which supports a local community that benefits our residents. It all goes hand in hand.”
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