Construct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the City of Drew $466,315.79 on July 20, 2026, to construct a new 2,013-foot parallel Taxiway A at Ruleville-Drew Airport in Drew, Mississippi, bringing the airport into conformity with current standards. This award is a Project Grant under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117). The grant funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance runs through July 19, 2030. Work is performed in Drew, MS 38737. The City of Drew, a local government entity operating the airport, receives the award. Under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program, the Federal Aviation Administration provides funding for airport infrastructure improvements including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, terminal work, airport transit connections, and roadway projects, with assistance released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 2,013 foot parallel taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. 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 project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with drew, mississippi.