Reconstruct runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County Of Prentiss a $395,429.47 Project Grant on July 28, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct existing Runway 15/33 lighting infrastructure at Booneville Airport in Mississippi. The runway lighting system has reached the end of its useful life and requires complete reconstruction to maintain safe airport operations. The project will be performed in Baldwyn, Mississippi, with an anticipated completion date of July 27, 2029.

This grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining safety and operational excellence within the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems by modernizing critical airport infrastructure. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to public-use airports for development and maintenance projects necessary to support civil aeronautics needs. The four-year project timeline accommodates design, permitting, construction, and closeout activities typical of airport infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 15/33 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with booneville, mississippi.