Extend/expand taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded County Of Monroe $592,631.58 on June 23, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to extend existing Taxiway A by 550 feet at Aberdeen Airport to accommodate a broader fleet mix. The award funds a portion of the total project; a companion Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance is scheduled through June 22, 2030, at Aberdeen, Mississippi. The project is a direct airport development grant under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provides $14.5 billion over five years for runway, taxiway, safety, sustainability, and related airport infrastructure projects at eligible NPIAS airports. The assistance type is a project grant, with funds released upon County Of Monroe's application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing taxiway a by an additional 550 feet in length to allow access to a broader fleet mix. . This grant funds a portion of the total project. . This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with aberdeen, mississippi.