Construct/extend safety area; reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct runway lighting; construct/expand hangar

This Project Grant award was provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) to administer sub-awards for airport infrastructure projects at non-primary airports within the state. The $696,033.33 award will fund the construction/extension of safety areas, reconstruction of taxiway and runway lighting, and construction/expansion of hangars at various airports in Georgia.

The sub-awards detailed include funding for an environmental assessment at the St. Simons Island Airport ($7,939) and the rehabilitation of taxiway lighting/signage and replacement of a beacon tower at the Washington-Wilkes County Airport ($8,750). These sub-grants were provided to Glynn County and Wilkes County, respectively, to execute the infrastructure improvements. The grant period spans from Aug 2024 to Aug 2028, supporting the FAA's strategic goals of enhancing airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience across the national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of georgia to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the georgia state block grant program.