Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $757,584.44 to Greenwood Leflore Airport on September 16, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund the final construction phase of runway rehabilitation. This project will rehabilitate 6,501 linear feet of existing paved Runway 18/36 to maintain structural pavement integrity and minimize foreign object debris, thereby extending the runway's useful life. The grant funds a portion of eligible project costs, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible expenses. The project has an expected completion date of September 15, 2029, and is located in Greenwood, Mississippi, serving Carroll County.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Office of Airports, supports development, modernization, and maintenance of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide to meet civil aeronautics needs and provide long-term economic benefits. This award demonstrates the FAA's commitment to infrastructure investment and safety at regional airports through systematic modernization of critical runway assets.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 6,501 feet of existing paved runway 18/36 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris 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 improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with carroll (COUNTY), mississippi.