Acquire aircraft rescue and fire fighting safety equipment; acquire passenger lift devices; implement wildlife mitigation measures; acquire airfield equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded Golden Triangle Regional Airport $205,676.84 on June 12, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to acquire aircraft rescue and fire fighting safety equipment, passenger lift devices, airfield security equipment, and implement wildlife hazard mitigation measures.

The award funds acquisition of one new passenger lift device to bring the airport into conformity with current standards, new aircraft rescue and fire fighting equipment including one turnout gear set and three helmets to enhance safety operations, new apron security cameras to meet current standards, and implementation of three acres of wildlife habitat reduction under the airport's Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Plan. Performance occurs at Columbus, Mississippi, with ultimate completion on June 11, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aviation needs through investment in transportation infrastructure, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure supporting long-term economic benefits.

Golden Triangle Regional Airport is a public airport authority and local government entity located in Columbus, Mississippi, serving the regional metropolitan area as a critical transportation infrastructure hub.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires a new passenger lift device to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project acquires new aircraft rescue & fire fighting equipment including one turnout and three helmets to enhance safety. This project acquires new apron security cameras to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project implements three acres of wildlife habitat reduction under the airport's wildlife hazard mitigation plan to enhance safety. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with columbus, mississippi.