Construct/expand aircraft rescue and fire fighting building

FEDERAL GRANT AWARD SUMMARY

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded a Project Grant totaling $4,520,175.79 to Glynn County Government (through its Glynn County Airport Commission) on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct a new 7,686 square-foot Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) building at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport in Brunswick, Georgia. This award funds the final construction phase of the project, which is designed to enhance airport safety by ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 safety requirements. The project has a completion deadline of September 17, 2029.

This grant represents a portion of the total project funding, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant (IIJA) providing supplemental eligible funding for the remaining project costs. Upon completion, the new ARFF facility will strengthen the airport's emergency response infrastructure and operational safety capabilities, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence at this regional transportation facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 7,686 square foot aircraft rescue and firefighting building to meet 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements to enhance safety. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with brunswick, georgia.