Acquire miscellaneous land

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded a $177,822 Project Grant to the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission, doing business as Port Bienville Railroad Co, with the County of Hancock as the parent awardee. The grant will fund the acquisition of 0.70 acres of land not needed for noise, approach protection, or a specific Airport Improvement Program project near Bay St Louis, Mississippi. The acquired land will be used to support future airport development efforts.

This award is being provided under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA #20.106). These FAA grant programs aim to achieve the agency's strategic goals of safety, empowering aviation community stakeholders, demonstrating global leadership, and ensuring operational excellence. The land acquisition funded by this $177k grant will help enhance infrastructure to support airport operations in Bay St Louis, Mississippi over the performance period ending August 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 0.70 acres of land not needed for noise, approach protection, or a specific airport improvement program project. The land will be used for future airport development. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with BAY ST. Louis, mississippi.