Construct/extend safety area

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through its Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded Jefferson Davis Parish, Airport District 1 Of a Project Grant in the amount of $142,235.79 on September 11, 2025, for the design phase of a runway safety area extension project. This award funds Phase 1 design work for the construction of Runway 08/26 Safety Area, which will extend to 3,800 feet along both sides of the runway to enhance airport safety operations. The project is scheduled for completion by September 10, 2029, and will serve airports associated with Jennings, Louisiana.

The primary product deliverable under this grant is comprehensive design documentation and engineering plans necessary to support subsequent construction of the runway safety area expansion. This design phase represents the initial step in a multi-phase infrastructure improvement initiative aimed at enhancing operational safety at Jennings Regional Airport. As a civilian airport project funded under the Airport Improvement Program, this grant aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs the runway 08/26 safety area to 3,800 feet along both sides of the runway to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with jennings, louisiana.