Gulfport-Biloxi Breaks Ground on New Fleet Maintenance Facility

GULFPORT, Miss. – The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport leadership, team and partners broke ground on a new Fleet Maintenance Facility.

The new facility will allow the airport maintenance department to consolidate to one central location closer to the terminal building in order to better serve airport partners and the flying public. It replaces an aging facility that can no longer accommodate the growing needs of the airport.

“The airport works diligently to undertake a variety of projects, such as our new Fleet Maintenance Facility, that allow for a convenient flying experience while improving the overall infrastructure at GPT for safety and longevity,” said Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Executive Director Clay Williams.

“We are fortunate to have a tremendous partner in the State of Mississippi and Governor Tate Reeves who make the resources available to implement such efforts,” Williams continued.

This is a $3.24 million dollar project funded by the RESTORE Act and is expected to be complete by the summer of 2025.

“The new Fleet Maintenance Facility at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is a vital project for our community. This $3.24 million investment, funded by the RESTORE Act, will streamline airport maintenance operations and create over 80 local jobs,” said Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes.

“We look forward to its completion in summer 2025 and the positive impact it will have on our airport and region,” continued Mayor Hewes.

The Fleet Maintenance Facility project was designed by the team at Eley Guild Hardy Architects with J.W. Puckett & Co., Inc. handling the construction. The employment impact will be approximately 80 jobs ranging from engineering, construction, architectural and more.