Construct airport drainage/erosion control

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded $10,684,210.53 to the Lakefront Management Authority on July 9, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program to construct airport drainage and erosion control infrastructure in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The project funds design and construction of new culverts, junction boxes, drainage inlets, and supporting earthwork to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant finances a portion of the overall project; an associated Airport Safety and Resilient Infrastructure discretionary grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Work is performed in New Orleans, Louisiana, with ultimate completion targeted for July 8, 2030.

The Lakefront Management Authority, a local government port and airport authority based in New Orleans, receives the award as the recipient. The Airport Improvement Program supports development of a nationwide system of public-use airports and funds airport infrastructure investments to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new culverts, junction boxes, drainage inlets and supporting earth work to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the project, which consists of design and construction. This grant is associated with an airport safety and resilient infrastructure discretionary grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with new orleans, louisiana.