Summary
The airport's capital and operating budgets passed with Arkansas covering about $211,600 of capital deficits and $455,952 of operating deficits. Directors asked when the airport might stop needing a city subsidy — staff pointed to the MRO project bringing roughly 150 jobs by decade's end.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Arkansas taxpayers' share: about $667,000 combined for the airport's 2027 capital and operating deficits.
Travelers and the regional economy, especially if the MRO project lands roughly 150 jobs.
Some residents may see noticeably higher bills as accurate new meters replace decades-old ones.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Directors - Oct 5, 2026
The airport's capital and operating budgets passed with Arkansas covering about $211,600 of capital deficits and $455,952 of operating deficits. Directors asked when the airport might stop needing a city subsidy — staff pointed to the MRO project bringing roughly 150 jobs by decade's end.
Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors approves tight city budget
Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors approves tight city budget Texarkana Gazette
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