Construct/expand hangar; construct taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded Desoto Parish Police Jury $946,713.68 on August 17, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a 482-foot T-hangar taxilane and a 7,379-square-foot non-exclusive-use hangar for aircraft storage at Mansfield airport in Mansfield, Louisiana. The taxilane provides airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and brings the airport into conformity with current standards. The hangar generates revenue to support airport self-sustainability. This award funds a portion of the final construction phase; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance runs through August 16, 2030, at Mansfield, LA 71052.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 482 foot t-hangar taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new 7,379 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mansfield, louisiana.