Reconstruct apron

The City of West Memphis, operating as West Memphis Municipal Airport, received a $3.14 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 26, 2025. This grant funds the final phase of a comprehensive North Apron pavement reconstruction project, specifically covering the reconstruction of 7,400 square yards of the northern section of the existing apron pavement and its associated taxiway connector. The apron pavement has reached the end of its useful life, and this project represents the culminating phase of a larger initiative to reconstruct approximately 25,980 square yards of deteriorated pavement.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 25, 2029, and will provide critical airport infrastructure improvements to support safe and efficient operations at West Memphis Municipal Airport. This award is consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining and modernizing airport infrastructure across the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems, ensuring adequate facilities for civil aeronautics operations and long-term community economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 25,980 square yards of the existing north apron pavement and that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of the reconstruction of 7,400 square yards of the northern section of the apron including the associated taxiway connector. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with west memphis, arkansas.