Rehabilitate apron; expand apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded $220,934.74 to the City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, operating through the Pine Bluff Aviation Commission, on June 29, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117).

The grant funds expansion and rehabilitation of the North Apron at Pine Bluff Airport. The project expands the existing North Apron by adding 1,720 square yards to conform with current standards and rehabilitates 17,600 square yards of existing North Apron pavement to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion.

Performance occurs in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with an ultimate completion date of June 28, 2030. The award is structured as a Project Grant with assistance released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing north apron by adding 1,720 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates 17,600 square yards of existing north apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pine bluff, arkansas.