Construct new airport

The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded the City of Atoka a formula grant totaling $157,894.74 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 5, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 4, 2029. This award funds Phase 2 of a new nonprimary basic general aviation airport project, which consists of conducting an environmental assessment for the proposed facility. The project is designed to construct a general aviation airport in Atoka, Oklahoma that will meet current FAA design standards and serve the local aviation needs of the region.

The deliverables under this grant phase include completion of the required environmental assessment documentation necessary to advance the airport construction project. As part of the Airport Improvement Program's comprehensive infrastructure investment framework, this funding supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enabling the development of adequate airport infrastructure within the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The City of Atoka, registered in SAM.gov since 2009, will be responsible for managing the environmental assessment activities and maintaining compliance with all applicable federal reporting and documentation requirements throughout the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new nonprimary basic general aviation airport that meets current federal aviation administration design standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of the environmental assessment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with atoka, oklahoma.