Improve airport drainage/erosion control. 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 Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded a $330,707 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to Saline County Airport located in Benton, Arkansas. The grant will fund the installation of 3,600 feet of drainage improvements in the parallel taxiway safety area at the airport. These drainage upgrades are intended to adequately handle stormwater runoff and meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards. The funding, provided through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, increases the federal share to 100 percent for eligible airport projects. The work is expected to be completed by August 2025 and will enhance safety and operational capabilities at the airport serving Benton, Arkansas.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs 3,600 feet of drainage improvements in the parallel taxiway safety area to adequately handle storm water runoff to meet federal aviation administration design standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with benton, arkansas.