Expand apron. This grant is funded by the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This $3.1 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will expand airport facilities in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Funded through the Airport Improvement Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the grant provides 100% federal share to construct the first phase of an expanded north apron at the Bay St. Louis Municipal Airport. Phase one involves paving 8,350 square yards to accommodate increased general aviation activity. The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission will oversee construction as the direct recipient, with the County of Hancock as the parent organization. Work is expected to be completed by September 2025 under the Airport Improvement Program, which aims to maintain and develop a safe and efficient nationwide air transportation system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing north apron to 40,850 square yards to accommodate increased use of the general aviation facilities. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of the construction of 8,350 square yards of pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with BAY ST. Louis, mississippi.