Expand apron. This grant is funded by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded a $3.33 million project grant to the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds will support expanding the existing north apron at the Bay St Louis, Mississippi airport by 15,530 square yards to accommodate increased general aviation facility use. Specifically, the project will construct an additional 7,000 square yards of pavement, completing the final phase of the apron expansion. The grant provides 100% federal funding for this airport improvement and has a completion date of December 18, 2026 after being awarded on December 19, 2022.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing north apron an additional 15,530 square yards to accommodate increased use of the general aviation facilities. This is the final phase of the project, which consists of construction of 7,000 square yards of pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with BAY ST. Louis, mississippi.