See Airport Improvements Happening in Southwest Georgia Regional

Albany’s Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is about to get major upgrades after a grant of over $2 million, and a $2.6 million deal, to upgrade the south apron, taxi-ways, and markings at the facility.

Albany City Commissioners approved grants from both the FAA and GDOT for airport improvements. The FAA grant totals out to over $2.5 million dollars, and the GDOT grant totals out to a little over $143,000. Over 975,000 feet of taxiway and 30,000 square yards of pavement will be rehabilitated.