Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded $310,320 to Concordia Parish Airport Authority on August 29, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund critical pavement maintenance at Vidalia Municipal Airport. The grant supports two primary infrastructure projects: resealing and resurfacing 1,330 linear feet of Taxiway A pavement and joints, and resealing and resurfacing 3,701 linear feet of Runway 14/32 pavement and joints. These preservation activities are designed to extend the functional life of existing airport infrastructure at this nonprimary facility.

The grant period extends through August 28, 2029, allowing four years for project execution and completion. As a civilian airport authority managing municipal aviation infrastructure, Concordia Parish Airport Authority will utilize the federal funding to perform preventive maintenance work that sustains operational safety and efficiency. This award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 1,330 feet of existing taxiway a pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,701 feet of existing runway 14/32 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with vidalia, louisiana.