Rule 672-12-.08. Airport Operational Improvement Program
- (1) Scope and Purpose. Maintenance and operational safety airport projects.
- (2) Terms and Conditions. Provides up to 75% State funding assistance for construction. Airport Sponsors can use local funds or in-kind services, based on requirements and approval of the Aviation Program, towards the matching share.
- (3) Eligible Recipients. Publicly owned, Open-To-The-Public Airports, with the exception of Medium and Large hub commercial service airports.
- (4) Criteria for Award. Projects are reviewed for eligibility per the Aviation Program Policy and Standards Guide and selected based on justification and available funding.
- (5) Directions and Deadlines. Applications can be submitted at any time, however, applications for State funds should be received by the Georgia Department of Transportation Aviation Program Office during its annual call for project applications and 5-year capital improvement program update, typically November each year, for consideration for funding in the following fiscal year. Applications received outside the annual call will be reviewed but project funding is not guaranteed.
Authority: O.C.G.A. § 32-9-7.
History. Original description entitled "Airport Operational Improvement Program" submitted March 22, 1994.
Amended: Submitted February 20, 2025.