Extend/expand runway; extend/expand taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Starkville a $2.77 million Project Grant on August 29, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds Phase Four of a multi-phase airport infrastructure expansion project at Starkville Regional Airport, with completion targeted for August 28, 2029. The funded activities include earthwork associated with extending Taxiway A by 1,300 linear feet to accommodate increased aircraft operations and extending Runway 18/36 by 1,000 linear feet to enable operations by a broader range of aircraft types.

These infrastructure improvements support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enhancing airport capacity and enabling expanded civil aviation services in Starkville, Mississippi. The project contributes to the nationwide system of public-use airports by modernizing critical airfield infrastructure, consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's mandate to support airport development and meet the needs of civil aeronautics.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing taxiway a by an additional 1,300 feet in length to accommodate more aircraft operations. This project extends existing paved runway 18/36 an additional 1,000 feet in length to allow access to a broader fleet mix. This grant funds the fourth phase, which includes earthwork. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with starkville, mississippi.