Work has begun on the runway extension project at Leesville Municipal Airport (L39), which will lengthen the runway from 3,800 feet to 5,600 feet. The project is expected to be completed by July 2026.

The first phase, involving excavation and embankment north of the runway, is underway and has no impact on normal airport operations. The next phase will require dirt work closer to the end of the runway, at which time the threshold will be displaced 800 feet, leaving 3,000 feet available for landing. A NOTAM has been issued to inform pilots of the temporary changes.