# FAA Seeks Louisiana Spaceport Input

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Department of Transportation are seeking public input through October 26, 2026, on criteria for siting commercial spaceports and establishing priority airspace for launch corridors under Docket No. FAA-2026-9736. The input could shape future site-selection requirements, including for the proposed Starbase Louisiana project in Vermilion Parish. This is an RFI and public-comment opportunity, not a contract award; comments are due in 5 days.

- Firms working in environmental assessment, wildlife and habitat analysis, aviation or maritime planning, coastal resilience, and infrastructure can submit relevant input before the October 26 deadline.
- Procurement and business-development teams can assess how proposed siting and airspace criteria may affect future planning and assessment work associated with commercial spaceports.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
- State of Louisiana

### Vendors
- SpaceX ()

### Sources
- [FAA Comment Period on spaceports closes next week](https://www.acadiananewsfirst.com/2026/10/20/faa-comment-period-spaceports-closes-next-week) - KATC.com