Obstruction marking/lighting/removal [non-hazard].

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Lasalle Economic Development District a Project Grant of $130,844.21 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 13, 2025, to remove power lines identified as obstructions at Jena, Louisiana's airport facility. This grant funds the final phase of a multi-year obstruction remediation project designed to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. The removal of these power lines represents a critical infrastructure safety improvement that will eliminate a documented hazard to aircraft operations at the airport.

The project, with an expected completion date of August 12, 2029, directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by addressing a specific airfield obstruction that posed a compliance risk. As a rural airport authority in Louisiana, Lasalle Economic Development District will deliver the tangible benefit of an obstruction-free airfield environment, enhancing safe flight operations and airport functionality in the region. The four-year project timeline accommodates the planning, coordination, and execution phases necessary to complete the power line removal while maintaining airport operations.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes powerline identified as an obstruction by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase which consists of removal of power lines. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with jena, louisiana.