Extend/expand runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded the City of Conway, Arkansas a $3.95 million project grant on September 9, 2025, to fund Phase 2 construction of a runway extension project at Conway Airport. The grant will support the extension of Runway 04/22 by an additional 500 feet to bring the airport into compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project is scheduled for completion by September 8, 2029, and will provide critical infrastructure improvements to support the airport's long-term operational capacity and safety standards.

This award is part of the FAA's comprehensive Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and COVID-19 relief provisions are also encompassed within this program authority. The runway extension project represents a strategic investment in regional aviation infrastructure that will enhance the airport's ability to accommodate current and future civil aviation operations while supporting the economic development objectives of the Conway community.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends runway 04/22 an additional 500 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of the runway extension construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with conway, arkansas.