Shreveport Regional Airport Named 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year by Louisiana DOTD

Shreveport Regional Airport has been named the 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the City of Shreveport announced. Yahoo carried the city's announcement. The award recognizes the airport's performance and contributions to aviation in Louisiana, according to a news release.

Shreveport Regional Airport's State Honor and Kuba Recognition

Shreveport Regional Airport is the commercial airport serving Shreveport, Louisiana, and is operated by the Shreveport Airport Authority. The DOTD award cites the airport's outstanding performance and contributions to aviation in the state, the release said.

Stacy Kuba, Deputy Director of Airports for the Shreveport Airport Authority, was named Louisiana's 2026 Aviation Professional of the Year. The honor recognizes her dedication and 20 years of service to the aviation industry.

"These awards are a tremendous honor for Shreveport and a reflection of the hard work taking place at our airports," Mayor Tom Arceneaux said. "Our airport team continues to make meaningful improvements, strengthen our aviation infrastructure, and position Shreveport for future growth. I'm especially pleased to see Stacy recognized for her 20 years of dedicated service. Both awards are well deserved."

Larry Blackwell, Director of Airports for the Shreveport Airport Authority, said state-level recognition reinforces the progress the airport is making and the commitment of its team. "We are proud to represent Shreveport and excited about the opportunities ahead," Blackwell said.

The awards were announced during the Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates annual conference in New Orleans. At the conference, Shreveport Airport Authority representatives also met with Federal Aviation Administration officials about additional federal grant funding for the airport's air traffic control tower project.

FAA Grant Talks for the Control Tower Project

Shreveport Airport Authority representatives are meeting with FAA officials at the Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates annual conference in New Orleans. The discussions concern additional federal grant funding for the airport's air traffic control tower project, the city's announcement said. The conference is where the state awards were announced.

More information about the airport is available on its website.