Reconstruct airfield signage/markings

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded $969,632.63 to Airport Authority District NO. 1 Calcasieu Parish (doing business as Lake Charles Regional Airport) on June 26, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct existing airfield signage and markings that have reached the end of their useful life.

The recipient is a local government entity and primary commercial air service provider for the Southwest Louisiana region. Performance occurs at Lake Charles, Louisiana, with a completion deadline of June 25, 2030. The project delivers federal funding to reconstruct airfield markings infrastructure serving airports associated with Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Airport Improvement Program provides assistance to sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports to develop a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics, with investments in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure supporting long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing airfield markings that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lake charles, louisiana.