Rehabilitate runway

The City of Waynesboro received a $991,981.05 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 16, 2025, for the rehabilitation of runway infrastructure at Waynesboro Municipal Airport. The primary deliverable is the rehabilitation of 5,000 linear feet of existing paved Runway 2/20 to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by July 15, 2029, with work to be performed in Waynesboro, Mississippi.

This grant represents the continuation of the City of Waynesboro's ongoing federal investment in airport infrastructure through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program. The city has successfully secured multiple AIP grants since 2021 totaling over $1.1 million for critical airport improvements, including parallel taxiway rehabilitation and apron pavement construction. The current runway rehabilitation project directly supports the FAA's strategic goals of safety and operational excellence while maintaining a comprehensive nationwide airport system adequate to meet civil aviation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,000 feet of existing paved runway 2/20 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with waynesboro, mississippi.