Expand apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $2,009,531.58 to the England Economic and Industrial Development District (doing business as England Authority) on September 4, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to expand airport apron infrastructure at Alexandria Airport in Alexandria, Louisiana. The project funds the final construction phase of the South Apron expansion, which will add 500 square yards to bring the facility into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. This award represents a portion of eligible project costs, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 3, 2029, and will deliver improved aircraft ground handling and operational capacity through apron pavement construction. As a local government airport authority with extensive experience managing complex, multi-phase airport infrastructure projects funded through Federal Aviation Administration programs, the England Authority will execute the construction activities and maintain compliance with federal grant requirements, including documentation of project expenditures, periodic progress reporting, and retention of accounting records through the required retention period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing south apron by adding 500 square yards 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 that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with alexandria, louisiana.