Construct new airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant totaling $9,037,617.89 to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Division of Intermodal on September 13, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant establishes a state block grant program enabling GDOT to administer Airport Improvement Program sub-awards for nonprimary airports throughout Georgia. The funding supports federal investment in airport infrastructure development and modernization across the state's eligible public-use airports, with an ultimate completion date of September 12, 2029.

Under this award, GDOT serves as the pass-through entity distributing federal funding to airport sponsors and operators within Georgia. A documented sub-award issued on December 2, 2025, directed funds to the City of Griffin Planning & Development Division to acquire land for Phase 2(A) of the replacement Griffin-Spalding County Airport project. The Airport Improvement Program funding supports a comprehensive range of eligible airport infrastructure projects, including runway rehabilitation, taxiway construction, terminal development, and ancillary airfield improvements necessary to maintain a safe and efficient nationwide 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.