Construct taxiway; construct/expand hangar; construct apron; rehabilitate taxilane; construct taxilane; acquire aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle; rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Georgia Department of Transportation Division of Intermodal a Project Grant totaling $3,808,716.84 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on June 30, 2025, with a completion date of June 29, 2029. This grant funds a state block grant program through which the Georgia Department of Transportation administers Airport Improvement Program sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout Georgia. The grant supports multiple airport infrastructure improvement projects, including taxiway and taxilane construction and rehabilitation, runway rehabilitation, hangar construction and expansion, apron construction, and the acquisition of aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment.

As the administering state entity, the Georgia Department of Transportation will distribute these federal funds to eligible Georgia airports for infrastructure development and modernization activities that enhance safety, operational efficiency, and system resilience. This funding aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives to develop a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and supports the long-term economic benefits of transportation infrastructure investment across the state's nonprimary airport network.

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.