Construct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded $1,695,016.84 to the City of Osceola on August 4, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 1,700-foot parallel Taxiway A at Osceola Municipal Airport. This award funds Phase 2 construction activities to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. A companion airport infrastructure grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Performance extends through July 28, 2030, at Osceola, Arkansas. The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports in developing airport infrastructure investments that support civil aeronautics and long-term economic benefits. Preapplication coordination and environmental impact assessment are required. The recipient must maintain an airport layout plan for the ordinary grant agreement period of 20 years and retain accounting records for three years after final expenditure report submission.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,700 foot parallel taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consist 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 osceola, arkansas.