Rehabilitate taxiway; rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded the City of Searcy $3,057,509.47 on July 10, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to rehabilitate runway and taxiway infrastructure.

The project rehabilitates 6,008 feet of existing paved Runway 1/19 and 7,650 feet of existing paved Taxiway A and associated connector taxiways at Searcy Regional Airport. Work maintains structural integrity and minimizes foreign object debris to extend the useful lives of these pavements. This award funds the final construction phase of the overall rehabilitation effort.

Performance runs through July 9, 2030, with work conducted in Searcy, Arkansas. The Airport Improvement Program funds airport infrastructure investments to support a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with investment in transportation, environmental protection, and long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 6,008 feet of existing paved runway 1/19 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 7,650 feet of existing paved taxiway a and the associated connector taxiways to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with searcy, arkansas.