Construct terminal; construct taxiway; construct/expand terminal parking lot; update airport master plan; obstruction marking\lighting\removal; rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway;…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Georgia Department of Transportation Division of Intermodal a $1.82 million Project Grant on June 24, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds a state block grant program administered by Georgia to provide federal funding for airport improvement sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout the state. The grant supports infrastructure development and rehabilitation projects including terminal construction and expansion, taxiway construction, terminal parking lot construction and expansion, runway rehabilitation, runway lighting rehabilitation, terminal access road construction, obstruction marking and lighting, and airport master plan updates.

The four-year grant period extends through June 23, 2029, and enables Georgia to distribute federal Airport Improvement Program funds to eligible nonprimary airport sponsors across the state. By serving as the administrative intermediary, the Georgia Department of Transportation facilitates federal investment in airport infrastructure that enhances safety, operational efficiency, and long-term economic benefits within the state's aviation system. Grant recipients must maintain current airport layout plans, retain accounting records for three years following project completion, and submit periodic reports documenting project bidding, contracting, work commencement, and completion activities as required under the Airport Improvement Program.

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.