Stennis runway overlay completed

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. - The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) announced the completion of $4.85M in runway improvements at Stennis International Airport in Kiln, Miss., on Aug. 22. The funds were awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) airport improvement program, and underscore the importance of the aviation and aerospace industry growth to the region. With an 8,500-foot grooved and lighted runway, SIA is a critical point for economic growth along the Gulf Coast. The last major runway overlay was nearly 20 years ago. By partnering with federal and local leaders, HCPHC has invested more than $34.1M in the local airpark, and an additional $26.9M in facility improvements over the past 10 years at Port Bienville, and the surrounding industrial parks. (Source: Aviation Pros 08/22/18)