Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County Of Tishomingo a $115,789.47 Project Grant on August 21, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support the design phase of runway rehabilitation at Iuka Municipal Airport. This grant funds a portion of Phase 1 design activities for the rehabilitation of 4,001 linear feet of existing paved Runway 1/19, with the objective of maintaining structural integrity, minimizing foreign object debris, and extending the runway's useful life. The award is associated with a companion Airport Improvement Program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of Phase 1 design costs.

The project, scheduled for completion by August 20, 2029, will benefit the Iuka, Mississippi airport and the surrounding community. The County Of Tishomingo Board Of Supervisors, serving as the grant recipient, will utilize these federal funds to develop comprehensive design plans and specifications necessary for the subsequent runway rehabilitation construction phase. This grant exemplifies the FAA's strategic commitment to airport infrastructure modernization and safety through the Airport Improvement Program's support for public-use airport system development nationwide.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 4,001 feet of existing paved runway 1/19 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of phase 1. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with iuka, mississippi.