Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Union Parish Police Jury $478,758.95 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 5, 2025, to support the construction of an 8,400 square-foot sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar at Farmerville Airport in Louisiana. This project represents the final construction phase of a larger airport infrastructure initiative and is eligible for expanded funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The hangar construction is designed to enhance the airport's operational self-sufficiency by generating revenue through aircraft storage services. The grant funds a portion of the eligible project costs, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible expenses. The project is scheduled for completion by August 4, 2029.

This award advances the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. Airport improvement projects such as hangar construction and facility development are standard eligible activities under the Airport Improvement Program and support the development of a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. As the awardee, Union Parish Police Jury will be responsible for project execution, reporting, and compliance with grant requirements, including periodic progress reports documenting bid activities, contract awards, work commencement, and project completion milestones through the four-year grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 8,400 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. 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 farmerville, louisiana.