Rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate runway

Calhoun County received $115,789.47 in Project Grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) for infrastructure rehabilitation at Pittsboro Regional Airport in Bruce, Mississippi. The award, obligated on July 14, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 13, 2029, funds Phase 2 construction activities to rehabilitate 3,200 linear feet of Runway 15/33 and 5,820 square yards of terminal apron pavement. These projects maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the useful life of critical airport infrastructure. This grant represents a portion of the eligible project costs, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible expenses.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide to ensure safe and efficient civil aviation operations. The program prioritizes runway and taxiway reconstruction, safety area improvements, and terminal enhancements that support long-term economic benefits and airport system resilience. Calhoun County's award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and infrastructure modernization as part of the broader effort to maintain an adequate nationwide airport system.

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 phase 2, which consists of construction. 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 pittsboro, mississippi.