Reconstruct airfield drainage/erosion control

The City of Lexington, Mississippi received a Project Grant award of $117,887.78 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective June 26, 2025, with a completion date of June 25, 2029. This grant funds the reconstruction of airfield drainage and erosion control infrastructure at airports associated with Lexington. The project addresses deteriorated soil foundation and erosion control systems that have reached the end of their useful life, with this grant providing federal support for a portion of the eligible project costs. The funding is complemented by an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant that finances the remaining eligible project expenses.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide to enhance safety and operational efficiency. As a local government entity with a demonstrated track record of leveraging federal funding for infrastructure improvements, the City of Lexington will execute this project in compliance with FAA grant requirements, including maintaining current airport layout plans, retaining accounting records for three years post-completion, and submitting periodic progress reports documenting project bidding, contracting, and completion status.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the existing soil foundation to address the erosion control 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 lexington, mississippi.