Congresswoman Letlow Announces Funding for Monroe, Alexandria Airports

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced more than $11 million in federal funding for improvements to both the Monroe and Alexandria airports. These grants were awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). 

“I appreciate the FAA and my colleagues in Congress prioritizing these important investments for the Fifth District,” Congresswoman Letlow said. “Our airports in Monroe and Alexandria are key transportation hubs and these projects will ensure that we can keep people and commerce moving throughout our region.” 

$8 million will be directed to the Monroe Regional Airport for drainage improvements and to mitigate the impacts of erosion. $3 million will be spent at Alexandria International Airport to purchase adjacent land as part of the community’s participation in the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP).