Construct perimeter fencing; update airport master plan

The City of West Point, Mississippi received a $115,789.47 Project Grant award on September 17, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which also encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. This Phase 1 design grant funds two primary deliverables: the construction of 960 linear feet of perimeter fencing and one associated gate to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Regulation standards, and an update to the existing airport layout plan including a comprehensive master plan narrative. The grant period extends through September 16, 2029, providing a four-year project timeline typical of FAA airport infrastructure initiatives.

These products support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enhancing airport security infrastructure and ensuring current facility planning documentation. The perimeter fencing and gate installation will address safety and conformity requirements, while the airport layout plan update will ensure the facility maintains current planning documentation for the duration of the grant agreement, which extends approximately 20 years as required by FAA regulations. The funding represents phase-level support for planning and design activities, with implementation of the physical infrastructure improvements anticipated in subsequent project phases.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 960 feet of perimeter fencing and one gate not required by 49 CFR 1542 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project updates the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative. This grant funds phase 1, which includes design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with west point, mississippi.