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Lafayette Regional Airport
"Louisiana Airport of the Year - 2005" |
FAA Recognizes
Airports in Five States
FORT WORTH – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) honored eight
airports in FAA’s five-state Southwest Region. Awards were announced
during the annual regional airports partnership conference at the
Hyatt Regency Hotel on the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
The region includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and
Texas.
In each of the five states, the FAA named a 2005 Airport of the Year
to recognize outstanding contributions airports make to enhance
aviation in their state. Two other special awards focus on safety
and environmental excellence. Kelvin L. Solco, FAA’s Southwest
Region Airports Division manager made the presentations. Solco’s
staff inspects and certifies airports and administers federal
airport development grants.
"These airports have contributed significantly to assuring the
future growth, safety, and efficiency of the national air
transportation system,” noted Ava L. Wilkerson, FAA Southwest Region
administrator.
Year 2005 outstanding airports are: (two in Arkansas) Fayetteville
Municipal Airport (Drake Field) in Fayetteville, and Walnut Ridge
Regional Airport (Airport Partner Honorable Mention) in Walnut
Ridge, Arkansas; Lafayette Regional Airport in Lafayette, Louisiana;
Los Alamos Airport in Los Alamos, New Mexico; Stillwater Regional
Airport, Oklahoma; and Houston Airport System in Houston, Texas.
The Airport Safety Award for 2005 went to the Draughon-Miller
Central Texas Regional Airport in Temple. The award recognizes one
airport in the region for outstanding contribution and commitment to
aviation safety. The airport’s performance in support of aviation
safety initiatives significantly contributed to assuring the
efficiency of safe travel in the Southwest Region and the National
Airspace System.
The regional Environmental Achievement Award went to the El Paso
International Airport, Texas. The award recognizes environmental
stewardship in the airports industry. The award acknowledges those
in the industry who have gone above and beyond the requirements of
today’s environmental regulations. It recognizes those who have
truly taken to heart concepts embracing the protection,
conservation, and enhancement of our environment. |
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