Extend/expand taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Greater Baton Rouge Airport District (doing business as Baton Rouge Metro Airport) a Project Grant of $18.4 million under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025. This grant funds the final construction phase of a taxiway extension project, specifically the construction of 3,800 linear feet to complete the 6,500-foot extension of Taxiway L at Baton Rouge Metro Airport in Scotlandville, Louisiana. Upon completion by September 17, 2029, this infrastructure improvement will bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and support regional aviation operations.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. This taxiway extension project represents a critical infrastructure investment that enhances operational capacity and safety at a regional airport serving the Baton Rouge area, consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing taxiway l by an additional 6,500 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 3,800 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with baton rouge, louisiana.