Reconstruct taxiway; rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $1,806,808.42 to the City of Albany, Georgia through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 31, 2025, to fund Phase 2 construction activities at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. The project encompasses three primary infrastructure improvements: reconstruction of 250 linear feet of existing Taxiway S pavement; rehabilitation of 4,375 square yards of commercial terminal apron pavement; and rehabilitation of 500 linear feet of Taxiway C. These projects address critical pavement maintenance needs, including minimizing foreign object debris (FOD) and maintaining structural integrity to extend the useful life of airport infrastructure.

The grant will be completed by July 30, 2029, with work performed at the airport facility in Albany, Georgia 31707. The project deliverables directly support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by ensuring safe aircraft operations through improved taxiway and apron conditions. As a construction-phase grant, this award represents the final funding component necessary to complete the airport's comprehensive infrastructure modernization initiative.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 250 feet of existing paved taxiway s pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 4,375 square yards of existing commercial terminal apron pavement to minimize foreign object debris and maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. This project rehabilitates 500 feet of the existing paved taxiway c to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris and to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consist of construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with albany, georgia.