Overview
The Helena Regional Airport was established at its current location in 1928 and was governed by a City-County Board. In 1993, through a Joint Resolution of the City of Helena and Lewis & Clark County, the Helena Regional Airport Authority was formed to operate as a financially self-sufficient entity without the funding assistance of the City, County, or local taxpayers. Since the creation of the Airport Authority, the entity has not received any local taxes in the form of mils. The Airport Authority consists of a seven-member commission; members are appointed by the City and County Commissions.
Helena Regional Airport Authority
Chair (2020-2021): | Dave Simkins | County Appointment | Term expires:9/1/2022 |
Vice Chair: | Mike Murray | City Appointment | Term expires: 9/1/2023 |
Secretary: | Tom McGree | City Appointment | Term expires: 9/1/2021 |
Immediate Past Chair (2019-2020): | Liz Bangerter | City Appointment | Term expires: 9/1/2022 |
Past Chair (2017-2018): | Rick Hays | Joint City-County Appointment | Term expires: 9/1/2021 |
Commissioner: | Mike Muscarelli | County Appointment | Term expires: 9/1/2021 |
Commissioner: | Debbie Havens | County Appointment | Term expires: 9/1/2023 |
Airport Authority Meeting Dates
- March 2, 2021 Special
- March 16, 2021
- April 20, 2021
- May 18, 2021
- June 15, 2021
- July 20, 2021
- August 17, 2021
*Airport Authority Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am in the Airport Boardroom, 2850 Mercer Loop, Helena, Montana. Changes in time or location will be posted.
Airport Authority Meeting Minutes
- August 2020
- September 2020
- September Special Meeting 092320
- September Special Meeting 092920
- October 2020
- November 2020
- December 2020
- December Special Meeting 121720
- January 2021