The Springhill Airport is set to receive nearly $2.8 million in funding for critical infrastructure upgrades, thanks to a partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Aviation. The investments are part of a broader effort to enhance local airports across the state.
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced the funding as part of the FAA’s allocation of $4.1 million in federal grants to Louisiana. Of this, $1.8 million is designated for the Springhill Airport runway and taxiway rehabilitation project, with the FAA covering 90% of the costs. The Louisiana DOTD Aviation will provide the remaining 10%, bringing the total for the pavement improvements to over $2 million.
In addition to the runway work, the airport will benefit from another $764,000 from Louisiana DOTD Aviation to upgrade airfield lighting. This project will replace outdated electrical systems with new, energy-efficient LED lighting, improving both reliability and efficiency.
Local companies are set to benefit as well. Benton & Brown, a Minden-based contractor, will handle the asphalt rehabilitation, while Bossier City’s Wilhite Electric will oversee the airfield lighting project.
“That’s nearly $2.8 million being invested in the people of northwest Louisiana!” said Steven Burdeaux, the new manager of the Springhill Airport. The improvements will increase safety, attract more traffic, and reinvest in the people of Webster Parish.
Sen. Cassidy emphasized the importance of local airport improvements in his statement, noting, “Improving local airports is crucial to attract businesses, investors, and families to Louisiana. With funding from the Infrastructure Law, we’re making our communities more inviting for new opportunities and building an economy for 2050.”
Springhill is one of several airports in the state benefiting from this round of funding, with other recipients including the Shreveport Downtown Airport, Ruston Regional Airport, and Vivian Airport.
These improvements mark a major milestone for the Springhill Airport and are expected to boost local economic development while enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
With local contractors taking on the projects, the airport’s upgrades stand as a testament to reinvesting in the community, ensuring that the benefits of the funding will ripple through Webster Parish for years to come.