Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

ST Landry Parish Government received a $195,014.74 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to remove trees identified as obstructions at Opelousas Municipal Airport in Louisiana. The grant funds the final construction phase of a larger obstruction marking, lighting, and removal initiative designed to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The award was obligated on August 6, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 5, 2029.

This project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by eliminating identified hazards to aircraft operations. As a civilian airport infrastructure investment, the grant aligns with the Airport Improvement Program's mission to develop and maintain a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. The funding enables the parish government to complete critical safety improvements at the regional airport facility serving the Opelousas, Louisiana area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes trees identified as obstructions by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with opelousas, louisiana.