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Thirteen Arkansas airports will receive a combined $8.5 million in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements, members of the state congressional delegation said Monday.

U.S. Sens. John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with U.S. Reps. Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman, all Republicans, said in a joint statement that 13 airports will split the money from the Federal Aviation Administration to help fund facility upgrades and expansions.

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport in Bentonville will receive the largest amount — $3,498,120 — to expand its apron by 11,000 square yards to meet FAA design standards.

Rogers Municipal-Carter Field will receive $1,975,201, the second largest amount, to rehabilitate its apron...