Extend/expand taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $1,352,078.95 to the County of Augusta-Richmond, operating as Bush Field Airport (Augusta Regional Airport), on September 17, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This Project Grant funds Phase 1 (design) of a taxiway extension project that will extend Taxiway G by 2,000 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. The project is scheduled for completion by September 16, 2029, and directly benefits aviation operations and infrastructure at Augusta Regional Airport in Augusta, Georgia.

The deliverables under this grant consist of comprehensive design services for the taxiway extension project. As a Phase 1 planning and design award, the funding supports the planning, engineering studies, and design documentation necessary to advance the taxiway expansion to construction phases. The County of Augusta-Richmond, as a local government entity responsible for airport operations and infrastructure maintenance, will utilize these federal funds to develop plans that meet current aviation standards and prepare for subsequent construction phases of this critical airport infrastructure modernization project.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing taxiway g by an additional 2,000 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with augusta, georgia.