Reconstruct airport rotating beacon; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded Searcy County $315,789.47 on August 12, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct runway visual guidance systems and replace an airport rotating beacon at Marshall, Arkansas.

The project reconstructs Runway End Identifier Lights and Precision Approach Path Indicator systems for Runway 05/23 at both runway thresholds and replaces one existing airport rotating beacon, all of which have reached the end of their useful lives. The award includes fiscal year 2027 funding subject to appropriations. Performance occurs at Marshall, AR 72650, with an ultimate completion date of August 11, 2030. Searcy County Treasurer is the administering division.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicator systems for runway 05/23, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project replaces one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of IT useful life. This grant includes fiscal year 2027 funding planned for this project, subject to appropriations. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with marshall, arkansas.