Rehabilitate apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded $348,142.11 to Chennault International Airport Authority on August 28, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate apron pavement at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This Project Grant funds the final phase of a comprehensive south apron rehabilitation project, specifically addressing 5,420 square yards of existing pavement. The rehabilitation work is designed to maintain structural integrity of the apron surface and minimize foreign object debris, critical factors for safe airport operations. The grant represents partial funding for this final phase, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant providing the remaining eligible funding portion of the project.

The project carries an ultimate completion date of August 27, 2029, providing a four-year period for design, construction, and project closeout activities. As a recipient of FAA airport infrastructure grants, Chennault International Airport Authority will be required to maintain current airport layout plans, retain accounting records for three years following final expenditure submission, and provide periodic progress reports documenting bid solicitations, contract awards, work commencement, and project completion milestones to ensure compliance with federal grant administration requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 10,520 square yards of existing south apron pavement 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 rehabilitation of 5,420 square yards of the south apron. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lake charles, louisiana.