The Greater Lafourche Port Commission acquired the South Lafourche Leonard J. Miller, Jr. Airport in 2001 and immediately began improving the facility. The initial improvements included:

• installation of security measures;
• addition of fueling capabilities;
• re-surfacing of Airport Road;
• construction of an aircraft storage hangar
• installation of an Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS)

Also, shortly after the airfield acquisition, the federal and state governments funded an Airport Master Plan to provide a clear view of the facility's future and its potential contributions to the region. The Master Plan recommended extending the runway from 3,800 feet to 6,500 and widening it from 75 feet to 100 feet. Additional improvements were recommended, including strengthening the runway to support aircraft wheel loads up to 70,000 pounds, installation of airfield lighting and signage and navigational aids (NAVAIDS), as well as the construction of a full parallel taxiway.

The Commission has completed the runway widening, extension and resurfacing, installed airfield lighting and signage, strengthened the runway and aircraft parking apron to accommodate wheel loads up to 75,000 pounds, and made safety area improvements. A parallel taxiway is currently under construction, and a localizer antenna is coming soon as part of a full Instrument Landing System. As a result of these aggressive improvements, the airport is showing aggressive growth. From 2008 to 2009, total aircraft activity at the South Lafourche Airport has increased 19%, including an 18% increase in fixed wing aircraft flights from our FBO.

Companies in Fourchon have already identified the need for adequate air services in close proximity to Fourchon to transport specialized equipment in just-in-time fashion. The enhanced airfield capabilities can also help the public sector in times of natural disasters or national crisis. This local airport continues to support the existing Fourchon and Galliano clients, and with ongoing improvements is attracting new business as well.