WASHINGTON — Louisiana airports will receive approximately $2.55 million in federal funding for infrastructure improvements, with several projects targeting facilities in Shreveport, Minden and Springhill, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy announced.
The funding, provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, will support upgrades including fencing, planning, pavement markings and equipment aimed at improving safety and operational efficiency.
Among the allocations, the City of Minden will receive $427,500 to construct more than 10,000 feet of perimeter fencing at its airport. The project is intended to bring the facility into compliance with current federal safety standards.
The City of Springhill is set to receive $350,000 to update its airport master plan, a key document used to guide long-term development, capital improvements and regulatory compliance.
In Shreveport, the Shreveport Airport Authority will receive $257,651 to update the airport layout plan and master plan narrative for Shreveport Downtown Airport. The update is expected to support future planning, funding eligibility and operational improvements.
Additional funding across the state includes $950,000 for pavement marking rehabilitation at Monroe Regional Airport, $224,960 for runway lighting reconstruction in Acadia Parish, $190,000 for apron construction in Marksville and $150,000 for a weather observing system in Leesville.
Cassidy said the investments are aimed at maintaining safe and modern airport infrastructure across Louisiana. The projects focus on extending the lifespan of existing assets, improving compliance with federal standards and supporting local transportation networks.
Airports in smaller markets such as Minden, Springhill and Shreveport Downtown play a role in regional connectivity, business travel and emergency services, making infrastructure upgrades a component of broader economic and operational planning.