Rehabilitate taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County Of Richland, Florida, a Project Grant of $1.46 million under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs. The award, obligated on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2029, funds Phase 2 construction activities for the rehabilitation of 4,500 linear feet of existing taxilane pavement at Columbia airport facilities. This project extends the useful life of airport infrastructure critical to safe and efficient aviation operations.

The grant represents a portion of the total project funding, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. County Of Richland, serving as the parent awardee through its Finance Department, will direct construction rehabilitation efforts to benefit airports associated with Columbia, South Carolina. As a typical four-year Airport Improvement Program award, the project timeline accommodates construction completion and closeout activities consistent with FAA infrastructure investment objectives for maintaining an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 4,500 feet of existing taxilane pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with columbia, south carolina.