Construct taxiway; expand apron

The City of Cleveland, Mississippi received a $1.73 million project grant awarded on September 3, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) administered by the Federal Aviation Administration's Southern Region. This grant funds the final construction phase of airport infrastructure improvements at Cleveland Municipal Airport, specifically including the construction of a new 270-foot connector taxiway to accommodate additional based aircraft and provide access to a new development area, and the expansion of the existing north apron by 6,000 square yards to further increase capacity for aircraft operations. The project is scheduled for completion by September 2, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal support for the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, encompassing traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. These infrastructure investments support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through the maintenance of a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 270 foot connector taxiway to accommodate more based aircraft and allow access to the new development area. This project expands an existing north apron an additional 6,000 square yards to accommodate more based aircraft. This grant funds the final phase which consist of construction. This grant funds the final phase which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cleveland, mississippi.