Construct taxilane

The City of Abbeville, Louisiana received a $122,813.68 Project Grant award dated July 7, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This award funds the final construction phase of a new 700-foot taxilane at Abbeville airport, which will provide airfield access to a nonexclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The project is scheduled for completion by July 6, 2029.

This grant represents a portion of the overall project funding, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant and an Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The taxilane construction supports the FAA's strategic goals of safety and operational excellence by enhancing airport infrastructure and maintaining a comprehensive nationwide airport system adequate to serve civil aviation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 700 foot t-hangar taxilane to provide airfield access to a nonexclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant and an airport infrastructure grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with abbeville, louisiana.