This bill appropriates funds for the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It includes a total appropriation of $126,103,048, which encompasses salaries, operating expenses, and significant grants totaling $120,875,000. Notably, the bill introduces a new line item for "Base Level Enhancements Appropriation" and specifies that $90,000,000 will be allocated for generational airport projects. Additionally, it allows for the transfer of funds from a new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) pool to the salaries and wages line item, while also exempting certain funds from the usual spending limitations.

The bill also outlines specific funding sources, including $20,000,000 from the airport infrastructure fund for airport grants and $90,000,000 from the strategic investment and improvements fund for generational airport projects. It emphasizes that any unspent funds from these appropriations will carry over into the next biennium and can only be used for their designated purposes. Furthermore, it expresses legislative intent regarding the allocation of funds for specific airport projects, including the Fargo commercial terminal expansion and the Grand Forks primary runway reconstruction. The bill also addresses debt repayments for the Dickinson airport project and provides an exemption for the International Peace Garden airport rehabilitation project from certain funding restrictions.