WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana airports will receive $2,550,111.00 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The funding will support weather equipment, pavement markings, perimeter fencing, apron construction, runway lighting, and airport planning updates across the state.

Two of these airports are in Webster Parish.
 
“When you fly into a town, the airport is the first impression,” said Dr. Cassidy. “These improvements help Louisiana airports stay safe, updated, and ready to serve the people who depend on them.”
 
$427,500 –  City of Minden
This grant provides federal funding to construct 10,460 feet of perimeter fencing to bring the airport into conformity with current standards.

$350,000 – City of Springhill
This grant provides federal funding to update the existing airport master plan study at Springhill Airport.