U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy recently announced $1.6 million in funding for airport infrastructure upgrades across Louisiana, with the City of Minden receiving a $585,000 grant for the construction of a new aircraft hangar.
According to the announcement, the grant awarded to Minden will fund the construction of a 3,600-square-foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage.
“We’re thrilled about the $585,000 grant for Minden Airport to build two new box hangers,” said Minden Mayor Nick Cox. “This project is a big step toward making our airport self-sustaining by boosting revenue through aircraft storage. It’s an investment in our community’s future, supporting local aviation and economic growth.”
Minden Airport Manager Molly Fowler said the expansion comes at a time of high demand.
“We are excited to receive this grant to build two new box hangars,” Fowler said. “With all thirty of our hangars fully occupied and a waiting list of over twenty people, this expansion marks an exciting step forward in our airport’s growth. These new hangars will not only help us accommodate more aircraft, but they will also contribute to increased revenue and fuel sales, supporting further growth of our operations.”
The funding is being distributed through the Federal Aviation Administration and comes from Cassidy’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In addition to Minden, the grants will support airport improvement projects in Shreveport, Monroe, Vivian, Mansfield, Eunice, and Reserve.
“Communities always want their airports to leave a good first impression,” Cassidy said. “These investments will help them do so. They’ll boost safety, support local economies, and help smaller airports better serve their communities.”
No timeline for the start of construction has been announced.