Extend/expand taxiway

The City of Clarksville, Arkansas received a $1,039,467.37 Project Grant awarded on August 4, 2025, by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the final construction phase of a taxiway extension project at Clarksville Municipal Airport, which will extend the existing paved parallel taxiway an additional 500 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project is scheduled for completion by August 3, 2029.

This grant represents continued federal investment in airport infrastructure modernization at the Clarksville Municipal Airport, consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's mandate to support the development and maintenance of a nationwide system of public-use airports. The taxiway extension is one of several infrastructure improvements the city has undertaken with federal support, including pavement rehabilitation and equipment acquisitions designed to enhance operational efficiency and safety at the airport facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends the existing paved parallel taxiway an additional 500 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with clarksville, arkansas.