Tuesday, May 18, United States Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grant funds to the following:
| RECIPIENT/AIRPORT | AMOUNT | PURPOSE |
| Hawkins Field/
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and City of Jackson |
Entitlement Amount $612,566 COVID Relief Amount $68,062 Total Grant Amount $680,628 |
This project rehabilitates the existing Taxiway A, B, and C, lighting systems to extend their useful lives and enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. |
| Hawkins Field/
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and City of Jackson |
Entitlement Amount $2,095,273 COVID Relief Amount $232,808 Total Grant Amount $2,328,081 |
This project shifts Taxiway B from its current airfield location to 350 feet south to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards. |
| Copiah County Airport/
Copiah County Board of Supervisors |
Entitlement Amount $100,755 COVID Relief Amount           $11,195 Total Grant Amount $111,950 |
This project rehabilitates the airport’s existing rotating beacon to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards
and acquires one easement to 23 acres of land to enhance protection on the Runway 17 approach. |
| John Bell Williams Airport/
Hinds Community College |
Entitlement Amount $155,295 COVID Relief Amount $17,255 Total Grant Amount $172,550 |
This project updates the airport master plan narrative report and airport layout plan to address key issues, objectives and goals pertinent to the airport’s future development. |
| Tunica Municipal Airport/
County of Tunica & Tunica County Airport Commission
|
Entitlement Amount $224,010 COVID Relief Amount $24,890 Total Grant Amount $248,900 |
This project installs a Type III P/T automated weather observing system to enhance the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations at the airport by providing accurate, current and site-specific weather information. Funds will also be used to rehabilitate 200 square yards of the existing apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. |
| Greenville Mid-Delta Airport/
City of Greenville |
Entitlement Amount $150,000 Discretionary Amount $3,992,148 COVID Relief Amount $218,007 Total Grant Amount $4,360,155 |
This project rehabilitates 5,356 feet of Taxiway B north to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris and the project rehabilitates 1,225 feet of Taxiway A to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. |