Construct/expand hangar; construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $138,706.32 to Desoto Parish Police Jury on July 14, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This Project Grant funds Phase 1 (design) of a two-component infrastructure project at Mansfield Airport in Louisiana. The project includes construction of a new 10,920-square-foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to enhance the airport's revenue-generating capacity and self-sustainability, and development of a 735-foot hangar taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into compliance with current standards.

The grant is authorized under the expanded eligibility provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and is designed to benefit public-use airports in the Mansfield, Louisiana area. The project period extends through July 13, 2029, with Phase 1 activities focused on design and planning to support the subsequent construction phases. These infrastructure improvements align with FAA strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 10,920 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 project constructs a new 735 foot hangar taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mansfield, louisiana.