"Our local airports should be as safe and technologically advanced as possible, and I’m pleased that these six airports are receiving this important funding," Sen. Blanche Lincoln said. "Airport improvement funds are critical to keeping our local airports modern and they’re a vital economic development tool for our communities." 

“This funding will go a long way toward helping Arkansas complete construction and maintenance projects that keep our infrastructure strong and enhance the safety of pilots and passengers,” Pryor said. 

“I am pleased six airports in my district will collectively receive $2.6 million to make critical improvements and upgrades to their facilities,” said Ross. “Investing in our region’s airports and other transportation facilities is a crucial step toward ensuring our region’s long-term, economic development.” 

In the Fourth Congressional District, grants were awarded as follows:

·    City of Hot Springs: $1,539, 096 to improve the runway and extend Taxiway D and construct Taxiways K and L at Memorial Field.

·    City of Arkadelphia: $217,265 to rehabilitate the taxiway lighting system at Dexter B Florence Memorial Field.

·    City of Mena: $484,176 to strengthen the taxiway at Mena Intermountain Municipal 

City of Dequeen: $150,000 to rehabilitate parking apron at J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport. 
·    Camden Regional Airport Commission: $150,000 to install perimeter fending and acquire land for approaches at Camden Region Airport (Harrell Field).

·    City of Fordyce: $61,750 to conduct airport study that will evaluate and prioritize future development work items for the airport.