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George M. Bryan Airport in Starkville granted $4.5M for new passenger terminal

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2 years ago

March 1, 2023

The George M. Bryan (STF) Airport in Starkville has received $4.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration Airport Terminal Program (ATP) grants for a new passenger terminal.

With the grant funding, the airport will construct a new 9,850-square-foot terminal for charter and business aircraft, which will provide the full range of passenger services that are available at most regional airports. At this time, passengers get processed in the corner of a shared hangar at the airport.

The addition of the new facility will also be used as a central location for passengers to go through security to ensure more efficient processing.

“The George M. Bryan airport is the ‘front door’ of the city to over 10,000 visitors annually, but a lack of modern passenger facility has limited economic development. This major investment will provide a central location for passengers while also increasing safety, security, and efficiency for this growing airport,” U.S. Senator Roger…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: George M. Bryan Airport in Starkville granted $4.5M for new passenger terminal
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Published Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:29:39 +0000

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Family of Dexter Wade rallies outside JPD nearly two years after his death

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