WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is granting Louisiana a total of $5,764,492.00 in funding from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to improve airport infrastructure in Farmerville, Ruston, Oak Grove, Many, Lake Charles, and Abbeville.
“Airports are the first impression communities make on people visiting our state,” said Dr. Cassidy. “These upgrades help local airports grow, create jobs, and improve regional development.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $454,821.00 | Union Parish Police Jury (Farmerville) | This grant will provide federal funding to construct an 8,400 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to help the airport be self-sustaining by generating revenue. |
| $839,000.00 | City of Ruston | This grant will provide federal funding to construct a 1,050 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to help the airport be self-sustaining by generating revenue. |
| $585,000.00 | West Carroll Kelly Airport Authority (Oak Grove) | This grant will provide federal funding to construct a 10,000 square foot sponsor-owned box hangar complex for aircraft storage to help the airport be self-sustaining by generating revenue. |
| $493,000.00 | Town of Many | This grant will provide federal funding to construct a 170-foot hangar taxilane and a 5,000 square foot sponsor-owned box hangar complex to improve airfield access and support airport self-sufficiency. |
| $2,700,044.00 | Airport Authority District No. 1 (Lake Charles) | This grant will provide federal funding to construct a new terminal parking lot and reconstruct 2,600 feet of access roads to better serve airport passengers and general aviation users. |
| $576,954.00 | Chennault International Airport Authority (Lake Charles) | This grant will provide federal funding to rehabilitate 5,420 square yards of the existing South Apron pavement to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. |
| $116,673.00 | City of Abbeville | This grant will provide federal funding to construct a 700-foot T-Hangar taxilane to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. |
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