Extend/expand runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Jonesboro a Project Grant of $5.26 million on August 29, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. This grant funds Phase 2 construction activities to extend Runway 5/23 at Jonesboro Municipal Airport by an additional 500 feet, bringing the facility into conformity with current federal aviation standards and enhancing its capacity to accommodate heavier aircraft.

The project extends through August 28, 2029, and will be conducted at Jonesboro Municipal Airport in Jonesboro, Arkansas (72403). The runway extension project represents a critical infrastructure investment in regional transportation capacity, contributing to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits for the Jonesboro metropolitan area and surrounding region in northeast Arkansas.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends runway 5/23 an additional 500 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with jonesboro, arkansas.