Rehabilitate taxiway; rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded Fort Smith Regional Airport $4,585,663.16 on May 29, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund Phase 2 construction of taxiway and runway rehabilitation.

The project rehabilitates 1,037 feet of existing paved Taxiway E South and 5,001 feet of existing paved Runway 02/20 to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. This award funds construction activities only; a separate Airport Infrastructure Grants program award (CFDA 20.117) funds the remaining eligible portion of the project.

Performance extends from May 29, 2026, through May 28, 2030, at Fort Smith Regional Airport in Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903. The assistance type is a Project Grant. Fort Smith Regional Airport, also doing business as the Fort Smith Airport Commission, is a local government airport authority. The grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 1,037 feet of existing paved taxiway e. South to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 5,001 feet of existing paved runway 02/20 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort smith, arkansas.