Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron; reseal/resurface taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded $227,492.63 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Walthall County Board of Supervisors on July 9, 2025, with a completion deadline of July 8, 2029. The project delivers pavement maintenance and rehabilitation services at Walthall County Airport in Tylertown, Mississippi, specifically resealing and resurfacing 10,030 square yards of apron pavement, 3,023 feet of Runway 18/36 pavement, 610 feet of terminal connector taxiway pavement, and 800 feet of hangar taxilane pavement, along with associated joint repairs.

These pavement resealing activities are designed to extend the useful life of existing airport infrastructure at this nonprimary facility. The project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and infrastructure resilience by maintaining critical airport surfaces that support civil aeronautics operations and ensure continued safe airport functionality for the local aviation community and regional economic development.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 10,030 square yards of existing main apron pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,023 feet of existing runway 18/36 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 610 feet of existing terminal connector taxiway pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 800 feet of existing hangar taxilane pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tylertown, mississippi.