Construct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the City of Drew, operating as Ruleville - Drew Airport, $1,023,342.11 on July 20, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 2,013-foot paved taxiway to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This award funds a portion of the total project; a separate Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The recipient is a municipal airport authority in Drew, Mississippi, serving as a critical transportation infrastructure asset for the local community. Performance occurs in Drew, MS 38737, with an ultimate completion date of July 19, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program supports public-use airport sponsors, owners, or operators in developing airport infrastructure investments that advance civil aeronautics, environmental protection, and long-term economic benefits. Recipient records are subject to inspection by the FAA, Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office, with accounting records to be retained for three years after final expenditure report submission.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 2,013 foot paved 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 infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with drew, mississippi.