SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Both the Sioux Falls and Rapid City Regional Airports are bursting at the seams. Each year, the airports set new records for the number of passengers moving through their facilities.

With each eyeing expansion soon and requesting more funds to fully build out their projects, Governor Larry Rhoden has proposed loans to each.

Dirt is already moving in Sioux Falls as it looks to add more gates and concourse space to handle more passengers. Rapid City is planning a similar expansion.

Each airport can build a base expansion, but they said they need more funding to build everything. Over the past couple of years, each has gone to the South Dakota Legislature to seek additional funding, with varying success.

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