Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The City of Houston, Mississippi received a Formula Grant award of $315,789.47 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 14, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 13, 2029. This grant funds the reconstruction of Runway 3/21 lighting systems and precision approach path indicator (PAPI) systems at both runway thresholds at Houston Municipal Airport. These infrastructure components have reached the end of their useful lives and require modernization to maintain airport safety and operational standards.

This grant represents a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible expenses. The project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives to enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience across the national airport system. Upon completion, the reconstructed runway lighting and visual guidance systems will support continued safe and efficient airport operations for Houston Municipal Airport and its users.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 3/21 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs precision approach path indicator systems for runway 3/21, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. 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 houston, mississippi.