Airport Expansion Could Boost St. George | Salt Lake City News

Washington County is eyeing a historic $50 million bond—its largest ever—to fund a $100 million airport expansion at St. George Regional Airport, backed by tourism sales taxes. Officials prioritize the project to meet projected visitor growth over the next two decades, aiming to attract major airlines, cut travel costs, and boost global connectivity. While other projects like the convention center were considered, the airport was deemed the most impactful. Residents like Emily Butler support the investment despite temporary tax hikes, seeing it as vital for economic growth, job creation, and reducing the need to drive to Vegas for flights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a04a3fead692a1d