Extend/expand runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded $7,913,022.11 to the Texarkana Airport Authority on May 29, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund the final phase of taxiway extension at Texarkana Regional Airport.

The funded work consists of constructing 800 feet of taxiway D extension and connector to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This final phase represents the completion of a multi-year taxiway and runway expansion project; earlier phases funded a 500-foot extension to Runway 4, also completed to meet current standards.

Work is performed at Texarkana Regional Airport in Texarkana, Arkansas, with a period of performance from May 29, 2026, through May 28, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing infrastructure to support civil aeronautics and long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing taxiway D and connector by an additional 800 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project extends paved runway 4 an additional 500 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of 800 FT of taxiway extension. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with texarkana, arkansas.