IGNITION PARK
Strategically located at Stennis International Airport, Ignition Park offers unparalleled access to aerospace technology and infrastructure. The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is actively developing the park, including constructing pad-ready sites, to facilitate rapid business expansion and investment in the "Cornerstone of Mississippi's Aerospace Industry."
PROPELLING PROGRESS
2019
MDA Site
Development
Grant Award
$500K
50% Local Match From HCPHC
2020
Master Plan
Design Contest Award
Unabridged Architecture Selected
2021
Phase 1 JALBTCX Building
$260K
Begin Design & Engineering
2022
Gulf Coast
Restoration Fund Award
$2.0M
Phase 1
JALBTCX
2023
Wetlands
Mitigation Credit Purchase
$32K
Credits For Entire Technology Park
2023
Gulf Coast
Restoration Fund Award
$2.0M
Phase 3 & 4 Engineering
2025
Phase 1
I-ATLAS
Building
Project
Completed
2019
2025
2020
Master Plan
Contest
$20K
Local Architect Firms
2021
Environmental
Permitting
Begin
Tech Park Design
& Permitting
2021
RESTORE Act Funding Award
$2.6M
Phase 1
JALBTCX
2022
Phase 1 JALBTCX
Building
Design Completed
2023
Environmental
Permitting
Completed
Tech Park Design & Permitting
2024
Phase 1 I-ATLAS
Building
$6.8M
Project Groundbreaking
PHASE 1
Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission is excited to announce the completion of the Ignition Park's first phase, a dedicated space designed to accommodate the growth of I-ATLAS, a valued tenant within the Stennis International Airpark.
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This strategic project underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the expansion of businesses operating within the aerospace and technology sectors.
$6.8M PROJECT
COMPLETED 2025
PHASE 2
Ignition Park Phase 2 is accelerating industrial growth with the development of two pad-ready sites specifically designed for light manufacturing.
Made possible in part by a $2 million RESTORE Act grant, these prime locations offer immediate access to essential infrastructure and utilities, streamlining the setup process for businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations. With a focus on efficiency and productivity, these sites are ideal for companies looking to capitalize on the region's strategic advantages.
$3.5M PROJECT
OPENING Q1 2026
PHASE 3
Ignition Park’s Phase 3 advances our strategic vision of creating a fully developed, industry-ready campus that attracts private investment and high-quality jobs to Hancock County. Supported by a $3 million Site Development – Select Sites grant from the Mississippi Development Authority, this phase will expand Ignition Park’s footprint with additional pad-ready sites tailored for future office and warehouse space.
The Phase 3 improvements include extending essential utilities and road access, enhancing storm-water drainage systems, and bringing in fill dirt to raise and stabilize building pads. With these planned site improvements, Ignition Park continues to build on its reputation as a catalyst for economic growth and a gateway for new opportunities on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
$3.3M PROJECT
OPENING Q3 2026
