Rehabilitate runway

Fort Smith Regional Airport received a $385,000 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 25, 2025, to support Phase 1 design activities for runway rehabilitation. The grant funds the design phase for the rehabilitation of 5,001 feet of existing paved Runway 2/20 at Fort Smith Regional Airport in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The project aims to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris (FOD), and extend the runway's useful life.

The grant period extends through August 24, 2029, providing a four-year timeline for design development and subsequent project phases. As a civilian-focused infrastructure investment under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, this award supports the development of a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while contributing to long-term economic benefits and operational excellence objectives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,001 feet of existing paved runway 2/20 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort smith, arkansas.