JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Twenty-four municipal airfields in Mississippi were awarded more than $20 million for facility improvements. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the third round of FY2026 Airport Improvement Program grants, which meet Airport Safety and Resilient Infrastructure Development (ASRID) eligibility and prioritization criteria requirements. “Local airports play a critical role in supporting jobs and […]
24 Mississippi airports receive $20M for improvements
May 13, 2026 | 10:27 AM