Airport wildlife hazard assessment/site visit/management plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $149,740 to the Gulfport Biloxi Regional Airport Authority on July 2, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to conduct a comprehensive airport wildlife hazard assessment and develop a wildlife hazard management plan. The project, with an ultimate completion date of July 1, 2029, will deliver a detailed assessment of wildlife-related safety hazards at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport in Gulfport, Mississippi, followed by the development of a formal management plan to mitigate identified risks. These deliverables address critical safety considerations for airport operations by documenting existing wildlife threats and establishing evidence-based protocols for hazard mitigation.

The wildlife hazard assessment and management plan represent essential infrastructure safety improvements that align with the FAA's strategic objectives for safety and operational excellence. As a non-profit airport authority serving the Gulf Coast region, Gulfport Biloxi International Airport will utilize these federal funds to enhance aviation safety and operational efficiency through systematic identification and management of wildlife-related hazards that could pose risks to aircraft operations.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts an airport wildlife hazard assessment and develops a wildlife hazard management plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gulfport, mississippi.