While other airports may still be finding the route back from the pandemic a tricky one, Billings Logan International is flying high and paving the way to further growth as we embark on the third fiscal quarter of 2025. CARGO AND MEDICAL FOCUS TAKES FLIGHT “At Billings Logan International Airport, we are very much customer-focused and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the airport for our passengers, not only from our community, but from throughout the multi-state region that we serve,” Roach describes. Perfectly geared for increased cargo and commercial offerings, Roach relays that particular focus is being given to providing the infrastructure to attract another cargo carrier in addition to courting additional possible commercial airlines to make their home at the bustling airport. “Anything that improves the economic environment for the region that we serve means more business for the airport, both passenger and air cargo,” Roach notes. “Billings Logan is the busiest air cargo airport in the state of Montana.” “We’re also the 55th busiest air cargo airport in the nation, last year. Air cargo is very important to the operations here at Billings Logan International,” he expands. “We are always looking for opportunities to expand our footing in the air cargo arena. Last summer, we completed a fifth air cargo pad.” “Currently, we have two air cargo pads leased to FedEx, two cargo pads leased to UPS, and we have built a fifth pad for future air cargo expansion.” Boasting the longest surface runway in the state of Montana, coupled with good weather, top-tier instrumentation on the airfield, Billings Logan International has the capacity to handle cargo operators with ease in virtually any time without limitations. “The airport has the best opportunity for future 164 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 09
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