The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded a $4.2 million Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to the England Economic And Industrial Development District for runway extension work at the Alexandria, Louisiana airport. The grant, awarded August 27, 2021, will fund the second phase of extending Runway 18/36 to 8,500 feet to meet Federal Aviation Administration standards, including drainage work and site preparation. The project aims to increase safety and operational capacity at the airport, benefiting Alexandria. Completion is expected by August 26, 2025.
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