Reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Grenada, Mississippi a $917,666.32 Project Grant on July 28, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds the reconstruction of runway and taxiway lighting infrastructure at Grenada Airport that has reached the end of its useful life, specifically addressing lighting system upgrades on Runway 13/31 and Taxiway A. The project is scheduled for completion by July 27, 2029.

This grant represents a portion of a larger airport infrastructure modernization initiative, with the FAA award complemented by an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The reconstruction work aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by replacing obsolete lighting systems critical to safe airport operations. As a recipient with demonstrated experience managing federal airport infrastructure grants, the City of Grenada will implement this project through standard FAA oversight procedures, including periodic progress reporting and compliance with airport layout plan and accounting record requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 13/31 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on taxiway a that has reached the end of its useful life. 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 grenada, mississippi.