Thompson Announces Federal Grants to Improve Local Airports Across Mississippi’s Second Congressional District

BOLTON, MS – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded more than $2.4 million in federal funds to support airport improvement projects in communities across Mississippi’s Second Congressional District. The grants, awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, will fund critical upgrades to improve safety, efficiency, and operations at six local airports.

“These grants are meaningful investments in our district’s infrastructure,” said Congressman Thompson. “They help ensure our local airports can continue serving travelers, businesses, and emergency responders effectively while supporting jobs and economic growth right here at home.”

The following airports will receive FAA funding:

• Indianola Municipal Airport– $448,310
  Rehabilitates 5,000 feet of the existing access road to extend its useful life.
  (Applicant: City of Indianola)
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• Vicksburg Municipal Airport– $76,000
  Replaces an aging emergency generator to ensure reliable airport power and prevent outages.
  (Applicant: City of Vicksburg)
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• John Bell Williams Airport – $855,000
  Constructs three new 3,900 sq. ft. box hangars for aircraft storage to generate airport revenue and support self-sufficiency.
  (Applicant: Hinds Community College-Raymond)
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• Greenville Mid-Delta Airport– $380,000
  Installs new cured-in-place pipes to improve structural integrity and bring the airport up to code.
  (Applicant: City of Greenville)
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• Cleveland Municipal Airport– $282,000
  Supports Phase 3 construction of a 12,000 sq. ft. aircraft hangar and reimburses work completed in June 2024.
  (Applicant: City of Cleveland)
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• Yazoo County Airport  – $409,450
  Reconstructs sod shoulders on Runway 17/35 to improve drainage and meet federal safety grading standards.
  (Applicant: County of Yazoo)