Natchez-Adams County Airport Lands $1.5 Million Grant for Commercial Terminal and Houston Flights

The funds from the Mississippi Department of Transportation will help transform an existing hangar into a commercial air terminal ahead of daily SkyWest service to Houston.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Adams County Board of Supervisors has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Mississippi Department of Transportation to help fund the construction of a new commercial air terminal at the Natchez-Adams County Airport. The terminal will house SkyWest Airlines, an affiliate of United Airlines, which will begin offering daily service to and from Houston Intercontinental Airport starting on July 1.

Why it matters

The new commercial terminal and daily flights to Houston represent a major step forward for the Natchez-Adams County Airport, which has long sought to attract commercial air service. This project is expected to boost economic development and tourism in the region by providing residents and visitors with more convenient air travel options.

The details

The $1.5 million grant will be used to extensively renovate an existing hangar at the airport to serve as the new commercial terminal. SkyWest Airlines, an affiliate of United, will operate the daily flights to and from Houston Intercontinental Airport starting on July 1. The grant is part of MDOT's 2026 Strategic Multi-Modal Awards, which provided a total of $20.1 million in funding to 26 airports, railroads, and ports across Mississippi.

  • The Adams County Board of Supervisors was awarded the $1.5 million grant from MDOT in February 2026.
  • SkyWest Airlines will begin offering daily service between Natchez-Adams County Airport and Houston Intercontinental Airport on July 1, 2026.

The players

Angela Hutchins

President of the Adams County Board of Supervisors and representative of the county's District 3. Hutchins has been involved with the effort to bring commercial airline service to Natchez and Adams County since the start of the most recent project.

Mitzi Conn

Adams County Administrator and former member of the airport's board, who has been working closely with the airport project.

Charles Busby

Transportation Commissioner who Hutchins thanked for "believing in us" and supporting the Natchez-Adams County Airport project.

SkyWest Airlines

An affiliate of United Airlines that will begin offering daily service between Natchez-Adams County Airport and Houston Intercontinental Airport starting on July 1, 2026.

Natchez-Adams County Airport

The airport that is receiving $1.5 million in funding from MDOT to transform an existing hangar into a new commercial air terminal.

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What they’re saying

“I am elated to know that we have received the $1.5 million for the airport. This means progress. This has been a long time coming, and receiving these funds is the key piece for the airport terminal.”

— Angela Hutchins, President of the Adams County Board of Supervisors (natchezdemocrat.com)

“This has been my vision for Natchez and Adams County, utilizing our airport for one to be able to fly from Natchez to Houston. In 2021, I was also President of the Board of Supervisors when this project got started and now it's 2-26 and I am President of the Board again. I look forward now to the ending of this project.”

— Angela Hutchins, President of the Adams County Board of Supervisors (natchezdemocrat.com)

“I sincerely thanked Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby 'for believing in us'.”

— Angela Hutchins, President of the Adams County Board of Supervisors (natchezdemocrat.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The new commercial terminal and daily flights to Houston represent a significant milestone for the Natchez-Adams County Airport, which has long sought to attract commercial air service. This project is expected to boost economic development and tourism in the region by providing residents and visitors with more convenient air travel options.