Rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $118,947.37 to the City of Okolona Water Dept OFC on July 28, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to rehabilitate pavement at Okolona airport.

The project rehabilitates 1,500 feet of existing hangar access taxilane pavement and 8,425 square yards of existing main apron pavement to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant (CFDA 20.106) funds the remaining eligible portion.

Performance occurs at Okolona, MS 38860. The period of performance extends through July 26, 2030. The award is structured as a lump-sum assistance type with reimbursement upon application for expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 1,500 feet of existing hangar access taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 8,425 square yards of existing main apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with okolona, mississippi.