Rehabilitate taxiway

The City of Waynesboro received a $189,236.84 project grant awarded on July 24, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the rehabilitation of 2,120 feet of existing paved parallel taxiway at Waynesboro Municipal Airport to maintain structural pavement integrity and extend the asset's useful life. This project is scheduled for completion by July 23, 2029.

This award reflects the FAA's commitment to supporting the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide through the Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP (Airport Improvement Program) funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. The City of Waynesboro, a DOT-certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), has demonstrated consistent engagement with FAA airport infrastructure programs, securing over $1.1 million in cumulative AIP grants between 2021 and 2025 for critical airport improvements including runway rehabilitation and taxiway projects.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 2,120 feet of the existing paved parallel taxiway to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with waynesboro, mississippi.