Rehabilitate terminal access road; construct/expand hangar; rehabilitate taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $466,315.79 to Calhoun County under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on June 16, 2026, for airport infrastructure rehabilitation at Pittsboro Regional Airport near Bruce, Mississippi.

The award funds construction of a new 3,600-square-foot non-exclusive-use hangar for aircraft storage and rehabilitation of 1,080 feet of existing hangar taxilane pavement and 550 feet of existing terminal access road. These activities extend useful life of existing infrastructure and generate revenue to sustain airport operations. The funding covers a portion of the final construction phase; a complementary Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project.

Performance runs through June 15, 2030. Work is performed at Bruce, MS 38915. The project is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility. Calhoun County, a local government entity based in Pittsboro, Mississippi, is the 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. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This project rehabilitates 1,080 feet of existing hangar taxilane pavement to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 550 feet of existing terminal terminal access road to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. 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 phase. 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.