Cassidy Announces $1.6 Million for Airport Improvements Across Louisiana from His Infrastructure Law

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is granting Louisiana a total of $1,627,346.00 in funding from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to improve airport infrastructure in Minden, Shreveport, Monroe, Vivian, Mansfield, Eunice, and Reserve. “Communities always want their airports to leave a good first impression,” said Dr. Cassidy. “These investments will help them do so. They’ll boost safety, support local economies, and help smaller airports better serve their communities.” Grant Awarded Recipient Project Description $585,000.00 City of Minden This grant will provide federal funding to construct a 3,600 sq. ft. sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to help the airport be self-sustaining by generating revenue. $292,125.00 Shreveport Airport Authority This grant will provide federal funding to acquire a new sweeper/vacuum truck to bring the airport into conformity with current safety standards. $355,679.00 City of Monroe This grant will provide federal funding to rehabilitate 2,153 feet of Runway 14/32 to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. $57,770.00 Town of Vivian This grant will provide federal funding to construct a new fuel farm by adding one fuel tank to expand availability of an existing fuel type and help generate airport revenue. $131,772.00 De Soto Parish Police Jury This grant will provide federal funding to construct a 10,920 sq. ft. sponsor-owned hangar and a 735-foot taxilane to improve airfield access and meet current standards. $95,000.00 City of Eunice This grant will provide federal funding to construct a new sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to support revenue generation and self-sufficiency. $110,000.00 Port of South Louisiana This grant will provide federal funding to construct an 8,400 sq. ft. sponsor-owned hangar to assist the airport in becoming self-sustaining through increased revenue. ###