Construct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $140,000 Project Grant to the City of Osceola, operating as Osceola Municipal Airport, on July 28, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds Phase 1 (design) of a project to construct a new 1,700-foot parallel taxiway at the airport to bring facilities into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The grant period extends through July 27, 2029, and the project is located in Osceola, Arkansas.

As a civilian infrastructure investment program, the Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide through grants administered by regional FAA offices. This design-phase award represents the initial stage of a planned multi-phase airport infrastructure improvement project that will enhance operational efficiency and safety at the municipal airport serving the Osceola region. The City of Osceola has been actively engaged in federal airport modernization initiatives, with recent grant awards supporting multiple infrastructure enhancements including runway lighting, signage, and terminal access improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,700 foot parallel taxiway to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with osceola, arkansas.