This month’s Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates LAMA Conference in Lake Charles saw Chennault International airport receive the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s 2025 Airport of the Year Award in the general aviation sector. The airport's recognition for “superior achievement” and a “significant impact on aviation” highlights its leadership in advancing aviation excellence, safety and economic growth for southwest Louisiana and beyond.

The Freeman Holdings Group of FBOs also celebrated the accolade, as its Million Air Lake Charles location was the fixed-base operator supporting general aviation traffic at Chennault International during the award-winning year. As Chennault International’s dedicated service partner, Million Air Lake Charles provides visiting pilots, aircraft owners and passengers with premium facilities, expert line service and hospitality.

“We were incredibly enthusiastic about Chennault International Airport receiving airport of the year in the general aviation sector,” says Million Air Lake Charles general manager Rob Stanford. “The award reflects the hard work and dedication of every airport employee, including the FBO staff members dedicated to general aviation operations, who help make Chennault a centre of aviation excellence. As Chennault International's dedicated FBO partner, we're proud to build upon the airport's foundation of innovation, determination and service to our community.”

“The benchmark services provided by our Million Air team is a key part of earning this award. They are the first impression for our aviation operations, and I count on them to produce with excellence every day, and they do,” adds airport executive director Kevin Melton.

Nestled on the Calcasieu River just 30 miles upstream from the Gulf of Mexico, Million Air Lake Charles provides DLA-approved fuel and ground services to both military and general aviation operations. Travellers are greeted with a modern terminal and a hospitable, expertly trained staff. Quick turnarounds, special request handling and a 64-acre ramp with ample parking for a wide range of aircraft, from helicopters to Antonov planes, form the core of the Million Air Lake Charles offering.