Rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded the City of Marianna $1,881,378.95 on July 28, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to rehabilitate 4,021 feet of Runway 18/36 pavement at Marianna Municipal Airport in Marianna, Arkansas.

The project funds Phase 2 construction activities designed to maintain structural pavement integrity and minimize foreign object debris. This award covers a portion of the eligible project costs; a companion Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The period of performance runs through July 27, 2030. Work is performed at Marianna, AR 72360.

The City of Marianna, a local government entity and airport sponsor, is the recipient. The city has received multiple FAA grants supporting runway and taxiway rehabilitation efforts at the municipal airport, demonstrating sustained engagement with the Airport Improvement Program for infrastructure maintenance.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 4,021 feet of the existing runway 18/36 pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. 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 marianna, arkansas.