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

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded $10,362,858.89 to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Auth on April 16, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct and expand airport infrastructure at Bentonville, Arkansas.

The grant funds a portion of Phase 1 reconstruction of the northwest terminal apron, specifically 9,450 square yards of pavement. The broader Phase 1 project, funded through this award and two associated Airport Improvement Program grants, reconstructs 120,750 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement, expands the apron by 36,750 square yards to meet current standards, reconstructs 595 feet of taxiway H pavement, and reconstructs the deicing containment facility including the diversion structure, run-off storage tank with pumps, and 1,570 feet of drainage pipe. All work is performed at Bentonville, AR 72712. The period of performance extends to September 23, 2029. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the 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 is associated with two airport improvement program grants that fund the remaining eligible portion of phase 1. This grant is associated with two airport improvement program grants that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bentonville, arkansas.