Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the covid-19 pandemic

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded a $1 million Project Grant to the Airport Authority District No. 1 Calcasieu Parish, operating as Lake Charles Regional Airport, under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds will support construction of a new terminal departure and arrival area canopies at Lake Charles Regional Airport to provide shelter for passengers. Specifically, the funding will cover the third phase of construction for the departure canopy. The grant was awarded on February 23, 2022 with a projected completion date of February 22, 2026 and will benefit airports associated with Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new terminal departure and arrival area canopies to provide shelter for passengers. . The grant funds the third phase, which consists of construction of the departure canopy. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lake charles, louisiana.