Reconstruct runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region has awarded a $5,000,000 Project Grant to the City of Hammond, Louisiana through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct 2,450 feet of Runway 18/36 at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. The grant funds the final construction phase of this runway project to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and minimize foreign object debris. This grant is associated with a larger bipartisan infrastructure law airport funding program that will fund 94% of the total Phase 2 project. The grant has an award date of August 24, 2023 and a completion date of August 23, 2027. The City of Hammond, through its Hammond Airport Authority division, will be responsible for executing this runway reconstruction project.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 2,450 feet of runway 18/36 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of phase 2. The AIP grant funds 94% of phase 2. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hammond, louisiana.