Rehabilitate taxiway; rehabilitate runway

On September 12, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded a Project Grant of $279,634.74 to Batesville Regional Airport under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) for infrastructure rehabilitation activities. This grant funds Phase 1 design services for two critical airfield pavement rehabilitation projects: the rehabilitation of 6,002 feet of existing paved Runway 8/26 and 6,100 feet of existing paved Taxiway A. These projects are designed to maintain structural pavement integrity, minimize foreign object debris risks, and extend the useful life of the airport's critical infrastructure.

The grant award supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by funding professional design services necessary to plan comprehensive airfield rehabilitation at this civilian municipal airport serving Batesville, Arkansas. With an ultimate completion date of September 11, 2029, the project timeline accommodates design completion followed by subsequent construction phases. This Phase 1 investment represents the initial planning stage for infrastructure improvements critical to maintaining safe and efficient airport operations at this public-use facility included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 6,002 feet of existing paved runway 8/26 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 6,100 feet of existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. The grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with batesville, arkansas.