Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Minden, Louisiana a Project Grant totaling $615,789.47 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on June 25, 2025, with a completion date of June 24, 2029. This grant funds the final construction phase of a new 3,600 square-foot sponsor-owned aircraft hangar at Minden Regional Airport. The hangar will support airport operations and enhance financial sustainability by generating revenue through aircraft storage services. This project qualifies under the expanded eligibility provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, which provided once-in-a-generation federal investments in airport infrastructure modernization across the United States.

The grant directly benefits the Minden airport and serves as part of the FAA's broader effort to develop and maintain a nationwide system of safe, efficient airports. The project aligns with the Airport Improvement Program's core mission to support airport infrastructure investments that facilitate civil aeronautics growth and long-term economic benefits. As a recipient of federal airport development funds, the City of Minden is required to maintain current airport layout plans and retain accounting records for three years following submission of the final expenditure report, in compliance with FAA grant administration requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 3,600 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 expanded eligibility. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with minden, louisiana.