Update airport master plan

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded $309,878.95 to the City of Corning on June 7, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to update the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative for Corning Municipal Airport.

The City of Corning, acting as the prime recipient, will deliver an updated airport master plan incorporating current facility layout and planning documentation. The work is performed in Corning, Arkansas, with a period of performance through June 6, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

The Airport Improvement Program supports airport infrastructure investments and planning activities that develop a nationwide system of public-use airports meeting civil aeronautics needs. Master planning grants qualify for AIP funding when submitted through the appropriate FAA field office and approved prior to grant offer. The recipient must maintain the airport layout plan and supporting accounting records for the duration of the grant agreement, ordinarily 20 years, with accounting records retained for three years after final expenditure report submission.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with corning, arkansas.