Acquire easements/land for approaches

The City of Wiggins, Mississippi received a $261,336.84 Project Grant award dated August 15, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to acquire land for airport safety improvements. Specifically, this Phase 2 funding supports the acquisition of a 3.793-acre parcel of land to protect the approach to Runway 12 and bring Wiggins Airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project is part of a larger initiative that includes the acquisition of one easement and five total parcels of land, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project components.

The grant period extends through August 14, 2029, allowing the City of Wiggins sufficient time to complete the land acquisition and related closeout activities. This land acquisition project represents a critical safety infrastructure investment, as runway approach protection is essential for maintaining safe aircraft operations and meeting federal airfield design standards. The acquisition will enhance airport safety and operational capabilities for the Wiggins Airport facility serving Stone County, Mississippi.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 1 easement and 5 parcels of land to protect the approach to runway 12 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. . This grant funds phase 2, which acquires 1 3.793-acre parcel of land. 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 wiggins, mississippi.