Expand apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded England Economic and Industrial Development District (doing business as England Authority) a Project Grant of $3,087,268.42 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 4, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 3, 2029. This grant funds a portion of the final construction phase for an apron expansion project at Alexandria Regional Airport in Alexandria, Louisiana. The project will expand the existing south apron by 500 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards and operational requirements. The grant is coordinated with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the overall project.

The England Authority, a local government-owned airport authority with extensive experience managing multi-phase airport infrastructure improvements, will utilize these federal funds to complete the construction phase of the apron expansion. This project contributes to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment across the national system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands 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 infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with alexandria, louisiana.