Reconstruct contract tower

On July 18, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Tupelo Airport Authority a Project Grant valued at $977,770 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds the final construction phase of a sponsor-owned FAA Contract Tower reconstruction project located in Tupelo, Mississippi. The award provides reimbursement for construction activities completed in March 2025, with an ultimate project completion date of July 17, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States. This specific grant enables the Tupelo Regional Airport to reconstruct critical air traffic control tower infrastructure, enhancing safety and operational efficiency at the regional airport facility. As a municipal airport authority, Tupelo Airport Authority will utilize these federal funds to complete the final phase of this infrastructure modernization project, which aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the regional transportation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs a sponsor-owned federal aviation administration contract tower. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. . This grant funds the reimbursement for this project completed in march 2025. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tupelo, mississippi.