Construct/expand hangar; update airport master plan

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $122,570.53 to Louisville Winston County Airport on July 9, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund hangar design and aerial mapping for airport infrastructure development.

The award supports two phases of a single project: hangar design in the first phase and aerial mapping in the final phase. The project constructs a new 8,000 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance, intended to generate revenue and enhance the airport's financial self-sufficiency. The award also funds updates to the airport layout plan with master plan narrative. Performance occurs in Louisville, Mississippi, with a period of performance through July 8, 2030. Louisville Winston County Airport, a local government-owned airport authority, serves as the recipient and intended beneficiary of the federal funding supporting regional transportation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 8,000 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage/maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This project updates the airport layout plan with master plan narrative. This grant funds the final phase of the project, which consists of aerial mapping. This grant funds the first phase of the project, which includes hangar design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with louisville, mississippi.