December 5, 2025 KILN, Miss. — The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission (HCPHC) proudly announces the completion of a new 11,500-square-foot office facility at Stennis International Airport and the successful conclusion of Phase 1 of its emerging technology park, officially named Ignition Park. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on December 5 to celebrate both milestones, welcome the facility’s new tenant, and formalize the expansion of a long-standing interagency partners

Peace Through Strength: Mississippi’s Defense Initiative Sparks Economic Expansion  From the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport to the testing of rocket propulsion systems at Stennis Space Center, our state’s assets have long supported national security missions on land, at sea, in the air, and in space. This legacy underscores why recent calls for renewed national investment in defense carry such weight locally.     In 2024, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker unveiled hi

October 30, 2025 KILN, MISS: WCF Aerospace has signed a new lease for a renovated hangar at Stennis International Airport (HSA), establishing an FAA Part 145 certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at the airport. This significant milestone not only expands the airport’s aviation service capabilities but also solidifies its growing position as a premier aerospace center along the Gulf Coast.     The new facility will allow WCF Aerospace to support a broader

October 2025 When it comes to business, location always matters. But in Hancock County, it’s proving to be a game-changer for aerospace...

August 15, 2025 KILN, MISS: Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is inviting families to a spooktacular day of fun at Stennis...

June 2025 Well friends, we’re halfway through 2025, and the aerospace industry is showing no signs of slowing down. From major leaps in...

June 23, 2025 KILN, MISS: Stennis International Airport is proud to announce it has received the Digicast Excellence Award for Airport...

February 12, 2025 KILN, MISS —Stennis International Airport will undergo essential runway repair work beginning on or around March 1,...

November 15, 2024 KILN, MISS : Stennis Technology Park is set to receive a significant boost with a $3 million grant from the Mississippi...

July 31, 2024 KILN, MISS: Clearing of the 20-acre Stennis Technology Park is underway at Stennis International Airpark. Hancock County...

July 24, 2024 KILN, MISS: Are you and your family ready for spooktacular fun this Halloween? Save the date for Stennis International...

June 5, 2024 KILN, MISS: Stennis International Airport is excited to introduce its new aircraft rental program featuring the Cessna 172....

May 20, 2024 KILN, MISS: Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $3 million grant from the...

February 23, 2024 KILN, MISS: Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission in collaboration with Skydweller Aero hosted a ribbon cutting for...

December 29, 2023 Contact Clarion Ledger Lisa Monti Lamontibsl@gmail.com KILN, MISS: On the north end of the runway at Stennis...

December 14, 2023 Contact: US Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Office Authored By: Chuck Walker MOBILE, Ala. – Teamwork in the...

November 28, 2023 KILN, MISS: Skydweller Aero (Skydweller) is experiencing continuous growth and success at Stennis International Airport...

October 23, 2023 KILN, MISS: Are you ready for spooky family fun this halloween? Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission will host a...

October 18, 2023 Aerospace company creating 36 jobs in Kiln Expansion represents a total corporate investment of $55 million Jackson,...

August 1, 2023 KILN, MISS: Austin Jenkins is the newest addition to the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) team, as the...