Reconstruct runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Rayville a Project Grant of $4,143,070.53 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2029. This grant funds the final construction phase of a runway reconstruction project at Rayville Municipal Airport that will reconstruct 3,998 linear feet of Runway 18/36 to maintain pavement structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris accumulation. The project represents a portion of eligible costs, with an associated separate Airport Infrastructure Grant covering the remaining eligible project expenses.

The reconstruction initiative directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing critical airport infrastructure serving the Rayville, Louisiana region. As a civilian public-use airport facility, the project aligns with the FAA's mandate to develop and maintain a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,998 feet of runway 18/36 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with rayville, louisiana.