Reconstruct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $3.1 million to the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission (operator of Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport) through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 8, 2025. This project grant funds Phase 1B, consisting of the second phase of design activities for central utility plant reconstruction at the airport. The deliverables include comprehensive design services for a new central utility plant that will replace existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure to provide reliable and efficient heating, cooling, and electrical services to airport terminal facilities.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 7, 2029, and represents a critical infrastructure modernization initiative supporting the Little Rock airport's long-term operational efficiency and facility reliability. As part of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program, which funds nationwide airport development and infrastructure investments under traditional AIP appropriations and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, this award directly supports the regional aviation transportation hub serving approximately 2.2 million passengers annually in central Arkansas.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new central utility plant, including the replacement of the existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure, to provide reliable and efficient heating, cooling and electrical services. This grant funds phase 1B, which consists of the second phase of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with little rock, arkansas.