Deputy Director Stacy Kuba also honored as state’s Aviation Professional of the Year
SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport Regional Airport has been named Louisiana’s 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
The award recognizes the airport’s performance and contributions to aviation in Louisiana and was announced during the Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates annual conference in New Orleans.
The recognition was accompanied by an individual honor for Stacy Kuba, deputy director of airports for the Shreveport Airport Authority, who was named Louisiana’s 2026 Aviation Professional of the Year. Kuba has worked in the aviation industry for 20 years. Shreveport
“These awards are a tremendous honor for Shreveport and a reflection of the hard work taking place at our airports,” Mayor Tom Arceneaux said. “Our airport team continues to make meaningful improvements, strengthen our aviation infrastructure, and position Shreveport for future growth.”
The state’s Aviation Awards Program is designed to recognize superior achievement and leadership among Louisiana airports and aviation professionals, including best practices and outstanding work within the industry. Louisiana DOTD
Airport Director Larry Blackwell said the recognition reflects progress being made by the Shreveport Airport Authority.
“Recognition at the state level reinforces the progress we are making and the commitment of our entire airport team,” Blackwell said. “We are proud to represent Shreveport and excited about the opportunities ahead.”
The awards come as airport officials continue pursuing improvements at Shreveport Regional. Airport Authority representatives attending the New Orleans conference are also meeting with Federal Aviation Administration officials about additional federal grant funding for the airport’s air traffic control tower project. Shreveport
Arceneaux announced the award during Tuesday’s Shreveport City Council meeting, telling council members the city had received word of the recognition that afternoon.