Airfield safety mitigation measures

The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded $358,900 to the Lakefront Management Authority on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to mitigate airfield safety deficiencies at airports associated with New Orleans, Louisiana. This project grant funds Phase 1 design activities for airfield safety mitigation measures, specifically addressing Hot Spot 3 through the removal of existing pavement and connectors on Runway 18R/36L and the construction of a new Taxiway B connector to enhance operational safety.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, allowing sufficient time for design completion and subsequent construction phases. As a design-phase planning project, this award represents the initial stage of infrastructure development within the FAA's comprehensive Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide to maintain a safe and efficient national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project will mitigate hot spot 3 by removing existing pavement and connectors to cure a safety deficiency to runway 18R/36L and construct a new taxiway b connector to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with new orleans, louisiana.