Construct/expand aircraft rescue and fire fighting building

Glynn County Government, through its Airport Commission division, received a $2.84 million Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on September 17, 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 grant funds a portion of the final construction phase of the project, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The project is designed to enhance airport safety by bringing the facility into compliance with Code of Federal Regulations Part 139 safety requirements.

The Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting building represents critical infrastructure improvement supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence at the regional airport. With an ultimate completion date of September 16, 2029, the four-year project period accommodates the construction phase and closeout activities. This initiative exemplifies the Airport Improvement Program's focus on modernizing and maintaining airport infrastructure to support civil aeronautics operations and ensure public safety at public-use airports nationwide.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 7,686 square foot aircraft rescue and firefighting building to meet 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 improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with brunswick, georgia.