Construct service road

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Joplin $352,962.11 on July 23, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 19,581-foot paved, non-public use service road that will provide designated personnel and vehicles an alternate path to the air traffic control tower, aircraft rescue and fire fighting building, and snow removal equipment building to enhance safety. This award funds Phase 1 design and construction of the North Perimeter Service Road at Joplin Regional Airport, and is associated with an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant funding the remaining eligible portion of the project. Performance occurs in Joplin, Missouri, with ultimate completion by July 26, 2030.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 19,581-foot paved, non-public use service road to provide designated personnel and vehicles an alternate path to the air traffic control tower, aircraft rescue and fire fighting building, and snow removal equipment building to enhance safety. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design & construction of the north perimeter service road. This grant is associated with an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of this project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with joplin, missouri.