Rehabilitate taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $153,311.58 to the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners on September 3, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support the rehabilitation of Taxiway A at Apalachicola Regional Airport. This Project Grant funds Phase 1 of the initiative, which encompasses design services for the rehabilitation of 3,900 linear feet of existing paved taxiway. The project is intended to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the taxiway's useful life. The grant carries an ultimate completion date of September 2, 2029.

As a design-phase project, this award will deliver comprehensive engineering and planning services necessary to prepare for subsequent construction activities. The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Southern Region, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, with project timelines typically spanning four years to accommodate design, permitting, construction, and closeout phases. The funding will benefit aviation operations and infrastructure at Apalachicola Regional Airport in Apalachicola, Florida.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,900 feet of existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with apalachicola, florida.