The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved the acceptance of a $2,850,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Airport Aid on Tuesday, June 2, to fund a new project at airport.

“It is exciting to see airport development come to fruition before our eyes. The funding we received for the new taxiway is particularly significant, as we have not constructed a new taxiway at Middle Georgia Regional Airport in decades,” said Airport Deputy Director of Aviation Heather Lowe. “Being part of a project that enhances the airport’s infrastructure and supports future growth is incredibly rewarding.”

The grant, with a local match of up to $950,000, will fund Phase I of the Taxiway E project. The new taxiway is designed to improve aircraft movement on the ground by reducing congestion and increasing operational efficiency throughout the airport. Once completed, the project will allow aircraft to navigate the airfield more smoothly and safely while supporting future growth at the airport.