Extend/expand runway

The City of Conway, Arkansas received a $930,336.84 Project Grant award on September 10, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This award funds the final phase of a runway extension project at Conway Airport, specifically the parallel taxiway extension that will complete the 500-foot extension of Runway 4/22 to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 9, 2029. This funding supports critical airport infrastructure improvements that enhance the facility's capacity and safety compliance, benefiting the Conway area and supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends runway 4/22 an additional 500 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of the parallel taxiway extension. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with conway, arkansas.