Construct/extend/improve safety area. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Federal Aviation Administration awarded a $105,356 Project Grant to the City of Melbourne, Arkansas under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund construction activities to improve the runway safety area at Melbourne Municipal Airport from August 2021 through August 2025. Specifically, the project will enhance safety at the non-Part 139 certificated airport by further developing the runway 03/21 safety area, which some non-compliant airports continue pursuing as feasibility allows under the program. The 100% federal share funding through the American Rescue Plan Act will benefit airport operations associated with Melbourne, Arkansas by addressing an ongoing safety need.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project improves the runway 03/21 safety area to enhance the safety of operations at the airport. Non-14 CFR part 139 certificated airports were not subjected to the runway safety area deadline of december 31, 2015 and some airports, including this one, continue to pursue further improvements as they become feasible. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with melbourne, arkansas.