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The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission received a $19.4 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, awarded on September 18, 2025. The grant funds the acquisition and installation of low-emission equipment at Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas, including a geothermal heating and cooling system. This infrastructure project supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and environmental sustainability while contributing to the modernization of regional airport infrastructure.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, providing a four-year implementation timeline typical of Airport Improvement Program awards. The low-emission equipment installation aligns with federal priorities for energy and environmental sustainability in airport infrastructure, addressing aging mechanical and electrical systems while reducing the airport's operational carbon footprint. As a key transportation hub serving approximately 2.2 million passengers annually, the airport's infrastructure improvements will support continued safe and efficient operations for the central Arkansas region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs low-emission equipment which includes a geothermal heating and cooling system. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with little rock, arkansas.