Reconstruct federal contract tower

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), will fund Phase 1 of a project to reconstruct a federal contract air traffic control tower at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi. The $1,069,733 award, dated August 20, 2024, will support replacing the radio equipment and emergency generator, rehabilitating the rotating beacon, roof, interior lights, and finishes. This grant is part of the FAA's ongoing efforts to modernize airport infrastructure and enhance operational safety and efficiency across the national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs a sponsor-owned federal contract tower and installs pre-existing eligible equipment. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of replacing the radio equipment and emergency generator, rehabilitating the rotating beacon, roof, interior lights and finishes. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with columbus, mississippi.