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

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Auth $8,734,343.33 on April 16, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund a portion of Phase 1 northwest terminal apron reconstruction and expansion at Bentonville Regional Airport.

The project expands the existing Northwest Terminal Apron by 36,750 square yards to conform to current standards and reconstructs 120,750 square yards of terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The award also funds reconstruction of 595 feet of existing paved Taxiway H and reconstruction of the deicing containment facility, including the diversion structure, run-off storage tank with associated pumps, and 1,570 feet of drainage pipe. This grant funds a portion of Phase 1, which consists of reconstruction of 9,450 square yards of the Northwest Terminal Apron. The project is associated with an Airport Infrastructure Grant and an additional Airport Improvement Program grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the total project.

Performance occurs in Bentonville, AR 72712, with an ultimate completion date of September 23, 2029. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Auth is a local government airport authority that operates exclusively as a grant recipient. The funding supports airport infrastructure improvements to serve the Bentonville area.

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 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.