Rehabilitate access road; construct/expand hangar; rehabilitate taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded Calhoun County $161,474.74 on June 16, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 3,600-square-foot non-exclusive-use hangar for aircraft storage, rehabilitate 1,080 feet of existing hangar taxilane pavement, and rehabilitate 550 feet of existing terminal access road. The work is designed to extend pavement useful life and generate airport revenue to support self-sustainability. Performance occurs at Bruce, Mississippi, with an ultimate completion date of June 15, 2030. This award funds the final construction phase; a complementary Airport Infrastructure Grants award funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. The Airport Improvement Program supports development of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and includes investments in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure to generate long-term economic benefits. Calhoun County, a local government entity based in Pittsboro, Mississippi, serves as the prime recipient.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 3,600 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This project rehabilitates 1,080 feet of existing hangar taxilane pavement to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 550 feet of existing terminal access road to extend its useful life. 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. 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.