Reconstruct runway. This grant is funded by the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded a $2,222,222 Project Grant to the City of Natchitoches, Louisiana under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant will fund the reconstruction of 4,000 feet of existing runway pavement at the Natchitoches, Louisiana airport that has reached the end of its useful life. Specifically, the grant will fund the final phase of reconstructing Runway 7/25 to increase the useful life of critical airport infrastructure. The award was issued on August 16, 2021 with a projected completion date of August 15, 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 4,000 feet of the existing runway 7/25 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with natchitoches, louisiana.