Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded the City of Ruston $154,594.74 on July 28, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 17,500 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage at Ruston Regional Airport.

The hangar will generate revenue to support airport self-sustainability. This award funds a portion of the total project; a separate associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible project costs. The sponsor has financed the airside infrastructure needs independently.

Performance occurs in Ruston, Louisiana, with an ultimate completion date of July 27, 2030. The award is a Project Grant assistance type. The City of Ruston, a local government entity, is the recipient. As a sub-recipient pass-through mechanism, the city will distribute federal funds to support the airport infrastructure investment in accordance with Airport Improvement Program requirements, including environmental assessment, audit compliance, and airport layout plan maintenance through the 20-year grant agreement term.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 17,500 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds a portion of the total project. 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 ruston, louisiana.