Press Releases

Press Release
From: Sonya Overton, Marketing Manager
Submitted On: 18 December 2019

COLUMBUS, GA December 2019- New improvements will begin at the Columbus Airport thanks to the $9.7 million dollar grant received from the FAA, $650,000 grant awarded from the State of Georgia and the $3.5 million dollar grant that was approved by the Department of Transportation who awarded five airports in the state of Georgia grants that totaled up to $12.6 million dollars for Georgia airports. “The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air therefore the current administration is investing billions of dollars in Americas airports which will address safer airport operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers, said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.”

This is part of a $485 million federal investment in Americas airports. All three grants will be used to fund terminal building modifications that are expected to start first quarter 2020. The renovation will be the first modernization since the current terminal’s completion in 1991.

The Columbus Airport plays a vital role in supporting the region with 622 jobs with an impact of $70.1 million in economic output for the local and regional economies as reported in the DOT’s last economic development study. The airport is a public use airport in Columbus Georgia located at 3250 W. Britt David Road servicing the community with commercial airline and general aviation service.

Press Release
From: Sonya Overton, Marketing Manager
Submitted On: 22 November 2019

COLUMBUS, GA November 2019- In October 2019 the Columbus Airport solicited proposals from qualified aviation consulting firms to provide professional planning, engineering, architectural, and construction administration services in connection with the Airport Capital Improvement Plan. Nine bids were received, and the top three scoring firms were invited to give a presentation to the selection committee. Based on results of the presentations & interviews the contract was awarded to Holt Consulting Company.

Holt Consulting Company is a multi-discipline engineering firm with offices in Georgia and South Carolina that provides planning, design, and management services for transportation infrastructure. HOLT’s relationship-based culture coupled with responsive communication and action makes them the consultant of choice for state and local governments.

Holt Consulting Company currently contracts with several (DBE) Disadvantage Business Enterprises (Aulick Engineering, LLC, Environmental Resource Solutions, Taffy Pippen Consulting, LLC, RE Appraisal Group, Inc and Key Engineering Group.) as well as local Columbus, Georgia businesses to include Moon, Meeks, Mason & Vinson, Inc. who has worked on several projects with the airport, Peach Engineering and Hecht, Burdeshaw Architects, Inc. who designed the original airport terminal.

Columbus Airport is committed to meeting the air transportation and economic development needs of the community, its customers and partners while exceeding expectations for safety and quality service. The airport is a public use airport in Columbus Georgia located at 3250 W. Britt David Road servicing the community with commercial airline and general aviation service.

Press Release
From: Sonya Overton, Marketing Manager
Submitted On: 12 April 2018

COLUMBUS, GA April 2018– The Columbus Airport Commission as required by federal regulation will stage a mock crash of a commercial aircraft to test command and control functions and response of the Airport and its mutual aid providers. The exercise is conducted every three years to test the Airport’s Emergency Plan.

Kickoff for the exercise is planned for Friday, April 13th at 9:00 a.m. and will run until completed on the Columbus Airport property. Along with airport staff additional participants include Columbus Police, Fire, EMS, Marshall’s office and Red Cross to name a few.

The Columbus Airport plays a vital role in supporting the region with 622 jobs with an impact of $70.1 million in economic output for the local and regional economies. The airport is a public use airport in Columbus Georgia located at 3250 W. Britt David Road servicing the community with commercial airline and general aviation service.

POC for this release:
Sonya Overton
Marketing Manager -Columbus Airport
Columbus, GA 31909
www.flycolumbusga.com
706-324-2449

Press Release
From: Sonya Overton, Marketing Manager
Submitted On: 27 March 2018

COLUMBUS, GA March 2018- On April 9, 2018 the Columbus Airport Commission will celebrate its 50th year of service to the Chattahoochee Valley residents. The Commission, created by an Amendment to the Georgia State Constitution on April 9, 1968 is tasked to oversee the operations & development of the airport & its facilities. The Commission is composed of five (5) members, appointed by the Columbus Council.

The Commission and staff are spending the entire month of April celebrating Commissioners past and present as well as the achievements of 50 years’ service with promotions and giveaways for travelers at the Columbus Airport.

The airport is a public use airport in Columbus Georgia located at 3250 W. Britt David Road servicing the community with commercial airline and general aviation service.

POC for this release:
Sonya L. Overton
Marketing Manager-Columbus Airport
Columbus, GA 31909
www.flycolumbusga.com
706-324-2449

Press Release
From: Sonya Hollis, Marketing Manager
Submitted On: 23 October 2017

COLUMBUS, GA October 2017– The Columbus Airport Commission is the proud recipient of the 2017 Georgia Airports Association Project of the Year Award for the rehabilitation and completion of project Runway 13/31 which involved removal and replacement of old pavements, installation of new runway lights, guidance signs and installation of a new lighted wind sock at the midpoint of the airport and electrical work.

The award for Commercial Service Airport and General Aviation Airport are presented on behalf of the Georgia Airport Association (GAA) by the GAA Board of Directors for a project that significantly improves airport capacity, improves safety and shows innovation or of such magnitude that its principles can be applied to numerous airports in the state, required/demonstrated extraordinary resourcefulness or any combination of the above.

The airport is a public use airport in Columbus Georgia located at 3250 W. Britt David Road servicing the community with commercial airline and general aviation service.

POC for this release:
Sonya L. Overton, Marketing Manager-Columbus Airport
Columbus, GA 31909
www.flycolumbusga.com
706-324-2449

Press Release
From: Sonya Hollis, Marketing Manager
Submitted On: 16 June 2017

COLUMBUS, GA June 2017– The Columbus Airport Commission as part of its Vision 2020- Forward with Focus Campaign will officially open the new Attendant Free Parking Lot with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, June 19th at 10:30 a.m.

Installation of the Attendant Free Parking Lot system at the Airport began June 1st with the installation of new ticketing and gate arm systems for Long and Short Term parking as well as new gate arms for the exit lanes and a new pay on foot station inside the terminal where customers can now pay for their parking prior to leaving the building.

The project took two weeks to complete during which visitors at the Columbus Airport were able to park at no charge. This project marks the second completion of a Vision 2020 Forward with Focus Campaign initiative.

Vision 2020 Forward with Focus Campaign is a three year project and a product of the Commission’s five year Strategic Plan adopted in 2015 that focuses on efforts to improve products and services provided by the Commission by modernizing and improving facilities and services to be completed before the end of the year 2020.

The airport is a public use airport in Columbus Georgia located at 3250 W. Britt David Road servicing the community with commercial airline and general aviation service.

POC for this release:
Sonya L. Hollis
Marketing Manager-Columbus Airport
www.flycolumbusga.com
706-324-2449

Press Release
From: Sonya Hollis, Marketing Manager
Submitted On: 31 May 2017

COLUMBUS, GA May 2017– The Columbus Airport Commission as part of its Vision 2020- Forward with Focus Campaign will begin installation of an attendant free Parking Lot system at the Columbus Airport. The project will begin on Thursday, June 1st with the installation of new ticketing and arm systems for Long and Short Term parking as well as new gate arms for the exit lanes. Inside the terminal a pay on foot pay station will be installed where customers will be able to pay for their parking prior to leaving the facility.

The project is expected to take two weeks and will be completed on June 15th 2017. During this time period all travelers and visitors at the Columbus Airport will be able to park at no charge.

Vision 2020 Forward with Focus Campaign is a three year project and a product of the Commission’s five year Strategic Plan adopted in 2015 that focuses on efforts to improve products and services provided by the Commission by modernizing and improving facilities and services to be completed before the end of the year 2020.

The airport is a public use airport in Columbus Georgia located at 3250 W. Britt David Road servicing the community with commercial airline and general aviation service.

POC for this release:
Sonya L. Hollis
Marketing Manager-Columbus Airport
Columbus, GA 31909
www.flycolumbusga.com
706-324-2449

Press Release
From: Sonya Hollis, Marketing Manager
Submitted On: 02 February 2017

COLUMBUS, GA February 2017– The Columbus Airport Commission received 7 Bell Boeing V22 Ospreys on Monday January 30th and 9 more on Wednesday February 1, 2017 as the aircraft flew in support of operations at Fort Benning.

The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor military aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing and short takeoff landing capabilities topping speeds as high as 351 mph.

The Ospreys flew in after hours to Fort Benning and made a stop at the Columbus Airport for fueling as they traveled back to Fort Benning. The airport received no additional advanced information on the Osprey’s movements and do not know if they will be returning again this week.

The airport is a public use airport in Columbus Georgia located at 3250 W. Britt David Road servicing the community with commercial airline and general aviation service.

POC for this release:
Sonya L. Overton, Marketing Manager-Columbus Airport
Columbus, GA 31909
www.flycolumbusga.com
706-324-2449