Reconstruct airfield drainage/erosion control

The City of Corinth, Mississippi received a Formula Grant award of $648,591.58 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 10, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 9, 2029. This grant funds a portion of the final construction phase for reconstruction of 2,154 linear feet of existing drainage culvert at Corinth Municipal Airport that has reached the end of its serviceable life. The project addresses critical airfield drainage and erosion control infrastructure improvements necessary to maintain safe airport operations and prevent environmental degradation.

This Formula Grant represents partial federal funding for the construction phase, with the remaining eligible project costs supported by an associated competitive supplemental grant. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure at public-use airports nationwide. Upon completion, the reconstructed drainage system will restore proper water management functionality at the airport facility serving the Corinth municipal area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 2,154 feet of existing drainage culvert that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with a competitive supplemental grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with corinth, mississippi.