FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) EXTENDS PARTICIPATION OF TWO AIRPORTS IN THE MILITARY AIRPORT PROGRAM (MAP)
On June 9, 2017, the FAA extended participation of two airports in the Military Airport Program. The two airports whose participation in MAP has been extended are: Millington Regional Jetport in Millington, TN, and Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport in Waynesville, MO.
Background. A total of 15 airports may participate in MAP at any one time, including three general aviation airports. Airports may be selected or reselected to receive federal financial assistance for up to five years. The FAA provides airport sponsors with funding for a variety of airfield-related projects, many of which are not normally eligible for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding. However, projects for MAP-designated airports have unique eligibility rules to convert the airports to civilian or joint-use. Airports Already Participating in the Program Include: Brunswick Executive Airport, Brunswick, ME, Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria, LA, and Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport, Ceiba, PR
Purpose. MAP uses federal funds to convert former military airports to civilian use and supports improvements to joint-use airports. Millington Regional Jetport is a general aviation airport that will participate in the program for two additional years and the airport will proceed with projects for utility modifications, airfield drainage improvements, and runway lighting rehabilitation under the extension. Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport is also a general aviation airport that will continue to participate in the program for two additional years. Under the extension, the airport will proceed with projects for a parallel taxiway, fuel service road, and a wind sock.
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