Rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

The City of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas received a $172,700 Formula Grant award on August 1, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. This grant funds Phase 1 (design) of a comprehensive runway rehabilitation project at the local airport serving Horseshoe Bend.

The project involves two primary infrastructure improvements: (1) rehabilitation of existing Runway 13/31 lighting systems to extend their useful life, and (2) rehabilitation of approximately 4,052 feet of existing paved runway surface to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. The design phase funded through this award will develop the specifications and plans necessary for subsequent construction phases. The project is scheduled for completion by July 31, 2029, positioning the airport to enhance operational safety and efficiency while supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through federal transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates existing runway 13/31 lighting to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates of 4,052 feet of existing paved runway 13/31 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with horseshoe bend, arkansas.