Extend/expand taxilane; expand apron

Columbia Marion County Airport received a Project Grant award of $167,368.42 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 4, 2025, with a completion date of July 3, 2029. This grant funds Phase 2 construction activities for airfield infrastructure expansion at the airport in Columbia, Mississippi. The funded work includes expansion of the existing terminal apron by 15,000 square yards to accommodate additional based aircraft and a broader fleet mix, and extension of the existing apron taxilane by 140 feet in length and 40 feet in width to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

This project is part of a larger capital improvement initiative in which an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible project costs. The award supports the airport's strategic infrastructure modernization objectives and regional transportation capabilities while maintaining compliance with current aviation standards for safety and operational functionality.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal apron an additional 15,000 square yards to accommodate more based aircraft and allow access to a broader fleet mix. This project extends the existing apron taxilane an additional 140 feet in length and 40 feet in width to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, 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 columbia, mississippi.