Reconstruct deicing containment equipment; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct apron; expand apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded $5,555,555.56 to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority on September 24, 2025, to support Phase 1 infrastructure reconstruction and expansion at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport in Bentonville, Arkansas. This project grant funds a portion of comprehensive airfield improvements including the reconstruction of 9,450 square yards of the Northwest Terminal Apron pavement, with associated work under two additional federal grants supporting the remaining eligible portions of Phase 1. The overall project scope encompasses expansion of the existing Northwest Terminal Apron by 36,750 square yards to meet current standards, reconstruction of 120,750 square yards of terminal apron pavement at end-of-life, and reconstruction of 595 linear feet of deteriorated Taxiway H pavement.

Additionally, the grant funds reconstruction of the public-use deicing containment facility infrastructure, including the diversion structure, run-off storage tank with associated pumps, and 1,570 linear feet of drainage pipe that have reached end-of-useful-life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 23, 2029, and is coordinated with an Airport Infrastructure Grant and an Airport Improvement Program grant that collectively fund the remaining eligible portions of Phase 1 and the total project scope.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing northwest terminal apron by adding 36,750 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 120,750 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 595 feet of existing paved taxiway h pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the diversion structure, the run-off storage tank with associated pumps and 1,570 feet of drainage pipe for a public use deicing containment facility that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of the reconstruction of 9,450 square yards of the northwest terminal apron. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant and an airport improvement program grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of phase 1. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant and an airport improvement program grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bentonville, arkansas.