Submitted by United States Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON (October 23, 2024) – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will grant Louisiana airports $20,300,000.00 from the Airport Terminal Program in his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
“Investing in Louisiana’s airports is key to building our economy for 2050,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding from the Infrastructure Law will support improvements in New Orleans, Shreveport, and Monroe.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $10,800,000.00 | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | This grant will provide federal funding for construction of a shuttle bus connector road to connect the airport’s two terminals, provide access to future multi modal infrastructure, and increase the efficient and safe movement of passengers and baggage. It also constructs a portion of the northern section of the roadway connecting the Interstate 10 flyover bridge for airport shuttles with associated utility relocation and pile foundations. |
| $7,000,000.00 | Shreveport Regional Airport | This grant will provide federal funding for the relocation and reconstruction of an FAA-operated Air Traffic Control Tower to correct line of sight issues and construction of the access road, associated utilities, and site preparation for tower relocation. |
| $2,500,000.00 | Monroe Regional Airport | This grant will provide federal funding for the replacement and installation of two existing passenger boarding bridges, which will increase ADA accessibility, energy efficiency, and accommodate the larger aircraft. |
