Rehabilitate runway

The City of Sallisaw received a $2.34 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate 4,006 feet of existing paved Runway 17/35 at Sallisaw Municipal Airport. The award, obligated on September 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 17, 2029, funds the final construction phase of the runway rehabilitation project. This work will maintain structural integrity of the runway, minimize foreign object debris accumulation, and extend the useful life of the critical airport infrastructure serving the Sallisaw, Oklahoma region.

The Airport Improvement Program is administered by the FAA to support development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide through traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. The runway rehabilitation project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. As the project sponsor, the City of Sallisaw is responsible for project execution, periodic reporting on contract awards and work completion, and maintaining comprehensive accounting records throughout the grant performance period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 4,006 feet of existing paved runway 17/35 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sallisaw, oklahoma.