Construct service road

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded $172,937.89 to Texarkana Airport Authority on July 31, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 3,400-foot paved, non-public use service road at Texarkana Regional Airport in Texarkana, Arkansas. The service road will provide an alternate path for designated personnel and vehicles around the runway object free area of Runway 4/22 to enhance safety. This grant funds a portion of the total project cost; a separate associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance of the work extends through July 30, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists airport sponsors in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with investments in airport infrastructure that support long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 3,400 foot paved, non-public use service road to provide designated personnel and vehicles an alternate path around the runway object free area of runway 4/22 to enhance safety. This grant funds a portion of the total project. 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 texarkana, arkansas.