Construct new airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded the City of Atoka a Project Grant of $226,105.26 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 5, 2025, for the design and planning phase of a new general aviation airport facility. This award funds the development of an Airport Layout Plan that will establish the design parameters and specifications for a new airport meeting current Federal Aviation Administration design standards. The project is scheduled for completion by September 4, 2029, and is located in Atoka, Oklahoma.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding as well as Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide to meet civil aeronautics needs and provide long-term economic benefits. This planning-phase grant represents the initial phase of airport development, with the Airport Layout Plan serving as the foundational document necessary for subsequent construction and infrastructure phases. Upon completion of the plan, the City of Atoka will have the technical and regulatory framework required to pursue additional federal funding for the actual construction and development of the aviation facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new general aviation airport that meets current federal aviation administration design standards. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of an airport layout plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with atoka, oklahoma.