Rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate runway

Calhoun County received a $372,585.26 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) awarded on July 14, 2025, with a completion date of July 13, 2029. The grant funds the final construction phase of airport infrastructure rehabilitation at Pittsboro Regional Airport in Bruce, Mississippi. Specifically, the project rehabilitates 3,200 linear feet of Runway 15/33 and 5,820 square yards of terminal apron pavement to maintain structural integrity, extend useful life, and minimize foreign object debris hazards. This grant represents a portion of the total project funding, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project costs.

The infrastructure improvements supported by this grant align with the FAA's strategic priorities of operational excellence and safety at public-use airports. The grant is part of the broader Airport Improvement Program framework, which invests in transportation infrastructure and environmental protection to support long-term economic benefits through improved airport facilities and operations.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,200 feet of existing paved runway 15/33 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 5,820 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pittsboro, mississippi.