Reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Southwestern Region, awarded the City of Marianna, Arkansas, a Project Grant of $274,563.16 on August 12, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to conduct pavement maintenance at Marianna Municipal Airport. The project encompasses two primary infrastructure activities: resealing 4,640 linear feet of existing taxiway parallel pavement and resealing 6,901 square yards of existing south apron pavement. Both activities are designed to extend the useful life of the nonprimary airport's critical infrastructure assets.

The grant will fund airport infrastructure rehabilitation work scheduled for completion by August 11, 2029. This project supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by maintaining essential airport infrastructure through preventive pavement maintenance, thereby ensuring continued safe and efficient airport operations in support of civil aeronautics needs for the Marianna region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 4,640 linear feet of existing taxiway parallel pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 6,901 square yards of existing south apron pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with marianna, arkansas.