Reconstruct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded Shreveport Regional Airport a project grant of $407,975.79 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 16, 2025, for the design phase of terminal reconstruction. This Phase 1 award funds the planning and design work necessary to reconstruct approximately 8,882 square feet of existing terminal infrastructure, including a Federal Inspection Station that has reached the end of its operational life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 15, 2029.

This grant supports critical airport infrastructure modernization for facilities serving the Shreveport, Louisiana metropolitan area. The design phase funded through this award will establish the technical specifications and planning documentation required to proceed with subsequent construction phases. As a component of the FAA's comprehensive Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide, this investment aligns with federal objectives to maintain safe and efficient airport systems while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure enhancement.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 8,882 square feet of existing terminal, including the federal inspection station that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with shreveport, louisiana.