Millions in federal funding landed at Savannah/HHI Airport for taxiway reconstruction

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock announced that more than $4 million in Federal funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law was approved to upgrade and help maintain Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

The Federal funding, delivered through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, will help reconstruct a taxiway at the airport, Ossoff’s office wrote.

“Georgia’s airports are a key driver of job creation and economic competitiveness. That’s why we are pleased to deliver this funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Our bipartisan infrastructure law will continue to deliver long-overdue upgrades to Georgia’s infrastructure for years to come,” Sen. Ossoff said.

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver for Georgia, and I’m proud to have worked with Senator Ossoff and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this done,” said Sen. Rev. Warnock. “Georgia is one of the most important aviation states in the nation. I will always champion our airports and aviation community to ensure that our economy and travelers can reach new heights.”

Funds targeted at Taxiway F

The dollars will go toward the airport’s Taxiway F to improve its structural integrity and operational reliability, enhancing safety and reliable operations for airlines and passengers.

“We’re grateful for our congressional delegation’s support and the FAA’s continued investment in our airport’s infrastructure through this grant. Reconstructing taxiway F will improve its structural integrity and operational reliability, enhancing safety, and reliable operations for our airline partners and passengers,” said Savannah/HHI Airport Senior Director of Marketing and Air Service Development Lori Lynah.

Previous funding from both senators

Since 2021, Ossoff and Warnock have delivered nearly $40 million in federal funding for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

According to Ossoff’s office:

• In May, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered $10 million in Federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminal Program (ATP), authorized by the bipartisan infrastructure law, to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
• In September 2024, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered over $60 million in Federal investments for Georgia’s airports through the bipartisan infrastructure law, including over $11 million for taxiway construction at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
• In May 2024, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered over $120 million in Federal grant funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law for airport infrastructure upgrades, including nearly $6 million for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
• In 2023, Sen. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered $6.5 million through the bipartisan infrastructure law to support security screening checkpoint expansion projects already underway at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport —adding 23,000 square feet to the south side of the terminal building, and an additional two screening lanes to create a smoother traveling experience for millions of flyers.
• In June 2021, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered a new $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to expand the tarmac at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.