JONESBORO, Ark. — The Jonesboro Airport Commission has begun construction on a new commercial terminal at Jonesboro Municipal Airport, more than four years after an EF3 tornado destroyed the previous facility.
City officials, airport leaders and project partners gathered Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony at the airport site. The new terminal will replace the 10,000-square-foot building that was demolished when the March 28, 2020, storm struck Jonesboro, damaging large portions of the airport’s infrastructure.
“Jonesboro has proven to be a resilient community, rebuilding even stronger. And the new airport terminal is no exception,” said Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver.
The $6 million project will result in a 13,300-square-foot terminal designed to expand passenger amenities and improve the overall travel experience. Plans include food service, an updated passenger waiting area and upgraded Transportation Security Administration accommodations.
Cooper-Mixon Architecture and Olympus Construction, both based in Jonesboro, are handling design and construction. The project is funded in part through a grant from the Economic Development Administration, secured with support from state and federal leaders.
Mayor Harold Copenhaver said the terminal will be a significant addition to the city’s transportation infrastructure and a step forward in recovery efforts that have been ongoing since the 2020 disaster.
“This would not be possible without the tremendous support of political leaders and the Economic Development Administration, who made this project a reality through a grant partnership,” Copenhaver said at the ceremony. “We are truly grateful for their commitment to our community’s growth.”
Officials said the facility is expected to serve as more than a point of travel, describing it as a hub for business and economic opportunities in northeast Arkansas.
No completion date was announced Tuesday.
“The future of air travel in Jonesboro starts right here, right now,” Copenhaver said.
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