Picayune Airport Receives $2.7 Million in Federal Funding for Runway, Electrical Upgrades - Picayune Item

Picayune Airport Receives $2.7 Million in Federal Funding for Runway, Electrical Upgrades - Picayune Item

Picayune Municipal Airport is undergoing a $2.7 million infrastructure upgrade funded primarily through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program. The project includes repaving the airport’s runway and upgrading its electrical systems. Construction began in March, and the runway is expected to remain closed through October. The funding includes a 5% local match, or approximately $160,000, with the remainder coming from fe…