Conduct/update airport drainage study

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded $150,000 to England Economic and Industrial Development District on May 31, 2026, to conduct a new airport drainage study for airports associated with Alexandria, Louisiana. The award falls under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116), which assists public-use airport sponsors in developing infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits. Performance runs through May 30, 2030, with work conducted in Alexandria, LA 71303. England Authority, the entity's operating name, is a federal grant recipient and airport authority based in Alexandria that operates Alexandria Regional Airport. The recipient's federal footprint centers on FAA Airport Improvement Program grants supporting infrastructure projects including runway extensions, taxiway construction, apron rehabilitation, and terminal enhancements. This drainage study award represents one of two active grants in the recipient's current pipeline; activity has declined to one award year-to-date in 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts a new airport drainage study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with alexandria, louisiana.