Rehabilitate apron; expand apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded $220,934.74 to the City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (Pine Bluff Aviation Commission) on June 26, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116).

The project expands the existing north apron at Pine Bluff Airport by adding 1,720 square yards and rehabilitates 17,600 square yards of existing north apron pavement to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The work brings the airport into conformity with current standards.

Performance occurs in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with an ultimate completion date of June 28, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics and supports long-term economic benefits through investment in transportation and airport infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing north apron by adding 1,720 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates 17,600 square yards of existing north apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pine bluff, arkansas.