Construct/expand fuel farm; reseal/resurface apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded Golden Triangle Regional Airport, a public airport authority in Columbus, Mississippi, $995,430.53 on June 4, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct and expand fuel farm infrastructure and resurface apron pavement.

The project expands an existing fuel farm at this non-hub primary airport by adding one fuel tank and associated apron pavement for a new fuel type, enabling the airport to generate additional revenue and operate more self-sustainably. The award also funds resealing and resurfacing of 19,800 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement and joints to extend the pavement's useful life. Work is performed at Columbus, Mississippi, with an ultimate completion date of June 3, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program funds airport infrastructure investments to support civil aeronautics, environmental protection, and long-term economic development within the nationwide system of public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel farm at a non-hub primary airport by adding one fuel tank and the associated apron pavement for a new fuel type to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This project reseals 19,800 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement and joints at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with columbus, mississippi.