Rehabilitate runway

The City of Monroe received a $374,398.95 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate 2,153 feet of existing paved Runway 14/32 at Monroe Regional Airport. This award, obligated on August 18, 2025, funds the final construction phase of the runway rehabilitation project, which is designed to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by August 17, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure through traditional appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, and COVID-19 relief programs administered by the FAA. By rehabilitating critical runway infrastructure, this project supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining Monroe's airport facilities as part of the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 2,153 feet of existing paved runway 14/32 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with monroe, louisiana.