12/01/2025
Chennault Airport Secures $20.9M FEMA Award to Drive Major Job Growth in Southwest Louisiana
Baton Rouge, La.— Today, Governor Landry announced Chennault International Airport was awarded $20,894,692.02 by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). This will be used to build a 37,449 square foot paint hangar that will support over 100 more jobs for the region and State of Louisiana. Louisiana Economic Development also supported this project with a $2M grant to further ensure completion.
“Today’s announcement is another great example of what we can achieve when we work together for the people of Louisiana. This investment strengthens our economy, expands opportunity, and supports long-term job growth in Southwest Louisiana. I want to thank President Trump for his continued support to strengthen our State, Congressman Higgins and the entire Louisiana congressional delegation, as well as LED Secretary Bourgeois for her leadership in advancing projects that move Louisiana forward. This is the kind of partnership that delivers real results for our communities,” said Governor Landry.
"The addition of this new hangar will be a major step forward for Chennault International Airport, increasing operational capacity, attracting new commercial opportunities, and bolstering the long-term economic strength of the region. I'm grateful for President Trump, FEMA, and LED’s investment to enhance Chennault’s infrastructure. My office will continue to be a resource to the aviation industry in Louisiana alongside Governor Landry and our state and local partners,” said Rep. Clay Higgins.
“This announcement is the culmination of a four-year effort to expand airport operations and provide increased capacity and opportunity for our companies that call Chennault home. This expansion promotes jobs and supports LED’s five pillars of prosperity: ease of doing business; high-wage employment; thriving regions; growth and innovation; and global impact. The support from Governor Landry, LED, and FEMA is a positive example of the significant work that makes these types of projects successful and deliver meaningful impacts for the people of Louisiana,” said Executive Director Kevin Melton, Chennault International Airport
