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Recent major airport improvements:

At the current time, there are several projects in the works. The following is a list giving brief details:

  1. Security Lighting Projects – We recently completed installation of security lighting on both the east and west ramp areas and completed Security Lighting along Taxiway “G”.
  2. Re-Cabling Runway 12/30, Taxiways and Other Possible Associated Nav-Aids – The airport is currently working with its Project Engineer to upgrade the runway edge lighting on the cross wind runway.
  3. Reconstruction of Northern Portion of Taxiway B (Bravo) - Our Project Engineer is currently working on the design phase for this project. We anticipate the FAA will participate with the funding of this project and will know more during 2009.
  4. Major Drainage Evaluation of airport - The airport is currently working to upgrade the drainage it has throughout the airport and industrial park. We are currently working on the area located off of Taxiway G.
  5. Security Issues on the Airport – The HTAC is always looking for better ways to maintain safety, especially within the aviation area. Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, there have been more and more security issues resulting at airports. Recommendations by Homeland Security and the Federal Transportation Safety Administration have brought security awareness issues to General Aviation Airports. The HTAC formed an Assignment Group with a make up of aviation and industrial tenants, airport users and other interested parties. Anyone wishing to become a member of this Assignment Group is asked to contact the Airport Director at (985) 872-4646.
  6. Condition of Improvements on Property Being Leased – The HTAC continues to look at property being leased and asks that all tenants be diligent in keeping their place of business looking clean to reflect a safe environment and attractive place of business. We strive to help keep our aviation/industrial park a safe and enjoyable place to conduct and attract business.
  7. Master Plan Update – The HTAC is currently working with their Airport Consulting Firm to update its Master Plan. The Independent Fee Analyses, as required by the FAA, is being reviewed at this time.


Projects recently completed are:

  1. Reconstruct Taxiways B, E & H – Portions of Taxiways B, E & H was recently constructed to support aircraft up to 150,000 lb. and will connect to the new Taxiway upgrade project that is currently being worked on.
  2. New HTAC Office Facility - The HTAC completed the construction of a new office facility and maintenance facility along LA Hwy 24 near the aviation area in November 2006.
  3. Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) – The Houma-Terrebonne Airport now has the latest, new generation AWOS, which allows pilots to have access to current weather conditions on the airport 24 hours a day.
  4. Runway 18/36 Re-cabling – The Houma-Terrebonne Airport, with State assistance, recently completed the re-cabling of runway edge lighting and associated nav-aids.