Install weather reporting equipment

The City of Clarksville received a $430,200 Project Grant awarded on July 21, 2025, under the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to acquire and install a new Automated Weather Observing System III (AWOS III) at Clarksville Municipal Airport in Clarksville, Arkansas. The project will be completed by July 20, 2029, and will provide site-specific weather information to support safe and efficient airport operations.

The AWOS III equipment installation represents critical airport infrastructure modernization that enhances operational capabilities and safety at the municipal airport. This grant aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through investments in specialized airport equipment and infrastructure that support the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The City of Clarksville, as the grant recipient, will be responsible for project implementation, record-keeping, and periodic reporting to the FAA regarding project expenditures and completion milestones throughout the four-year performance period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system III to provide site-specific weather information. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with clarksville, arkansas.