WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding Louisiana a total of $3,657,455.00 in funding from his Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) for critical airport improvements in Tallulah, Slidell, Lake Charles, Farmerville, Sulphur, and Jena.
“Upgrading airport infrastructure improves safety, efficiency, and the experience for travelers,”said Dr. Cassidy. “These investments will help local airports grow, better serve their regions, and support economic development across Louisiana.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $1,068,750.00 | Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport (Tallulah) | This grant will provide federal funding to reconstruct culverts and a water lift station to improve drainage and stormwater management. |
| $332,500.00 | City of Slidell | This grant will provide federal funding to reseal 5,002 feet of Runway 18/36 pavement to extend its useful life. |
| $1,300,000.00 | Airport Authority District No. 1 (Lake Charles) | This grant will provide federal funding to construct a terminal parking lot and reconstruct 2,600 feet of access roads serving the terminal and general aviation facilities. |
| $300,000.00 | Union Parish Police Jury (Farmerville) | This grant will provide federal funding to construct an 8,400 square foot sponsor-owned T-hangar complex to support airport self-sufficiency. |
| $89,205.00 | Chennault International Airport Authority (Lake Charles) | This grant will provide federal funding to design the rehabilitation of 1,425 feet of paved taxiways to maintain pavement integrity. |
| $534,850.00 | West Calcasieu Airport Managing Board (Sulphur) | This grant will provide federal funding to acquire and install a new automated weather observing system to provide accurate, site-specific weather information. |
| $32,150.00 | LaSalle Economic Development District (Jena) | This grant will provide federal funding to reconstruct the airport’s drainage system to correct failing infrastructure. |
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