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Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Over $1.5 Million Awarded to County & Municipal Airports

August 2, 2024

Jackson, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the following Airport Improvement Program grants:

GRANTEE

AMOUNT

GRANT

PROJECT

City of Grenada

$395,370

FY24 AIP

Grenada Municipal / GNF / 3-28-0029-022-2024

This project constructs a new fuel facility at a non-primary airport by adding a single self-service pump and concrete apron to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue.

City of Greenville

$479,039

FY24 AIP

Greenville Mid-Delta / GLH / 3-28-0027-047-2024

This project updates the existing airport master plan study.

Clarksdale-Coahoma County Airport Board

$357,600

FY 24 AIP

Fletcher Field / CKM / 3-28-0014-034-2024

This grant is associated with an Airport Improvement Program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. This project rehabilitates 5,404 feet of the existing Runway 18/36 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris.

City of Cleveland

$294,000

FY 24 AIP

Cleveland Municipal / RNV / 3-28-0015-029-2024

This grant funds the second phase, which consists of approximately 3,067 square feet of the hangar building. This project constructs a new 12,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage/maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue.

The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants for airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings, enhancing the nation's aviation infrastructure.