Two Lowndes Co. airports set to get millions in grants for upgrades
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two Lowndes County airports receive millions of dollars in grants for upgrades.
The Columbus-Lowndes County Airport, just off Highway 69, is getting $2.3 million in FAA Airport Improvement Program grants.
Funds will be used to rehabilitate the existing runway and build a new hanger.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s office said the Golden Triangle Regional Airport will also receive $1.6 million.
The money will reseal portions of the airport landing areas, create drainage ditches, and build security gates.
