Extend/expand runway

County of Monroe received a $1.61 million Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on September 3, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the final phase of a runway extension project at Aberdeen Airport in Aberdeen, Mississippi, which will extend the existing paved Runway 18/36 an additional 500 feet in length. This extension will enable the airport to accommodate a broader fleet mix of aircraft operations.

The funded activities consist of design and construction services for the runway extension project, with an ultimate completion date of September 2, 2029. This four-year project timeline accommodates the engineering design phase and full construction implementation. The runway extension will enhance the airport's operational capacity and economic benefit to the Aberdeen region by supporting expanded civil aviation access and long-term infrastructure modernization objectives consistent with FAA strategic priorities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing paved runway 18/36 an additional 500 feet in length to allow access to a broader fleet mix. This project funds the final phase, which consists of design and construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with aberdeen, mississippi.