Athens Airport Update
Summer 2006

Airport Receives GA-DOT Grant for Rehabilitation of Runway 2/20


The GA-DOT has offered a grant to the Athens - Ben Epps Airport for the rehabilitation of runway 2/20. The project will crack seal, mark and rejuvenate the asphalt extending its life another 7-10 years. It has been over 10 years since the last crack sealing project and over 20 years since any type of rejuvenation to the asphalt. The GA-DOT will fund 75% of the project and the airport the remaining 25% plus engineering costs. Total project is estimated to be $170,000.00.


Airport Projects Update - Check NOTAMS before flying.
  • Approach Obstruction Survey - The obstruction surveys are complete and have identified several trees that will have to be topped. The trees are not currently obstructing the approach paths, but need to be trimmed before they do. FAA grant money will be used to trim or remove any trees.

  • Ramp Renovation Project - The airport will start advertising for bids for the ramp renovation project next week. The project will repave the aircraft parking ramp from the commercial terminal through the transient ramp and stop at the B hangars. The project will also add new tiedowns adjacent to the C hangars and pave a taxilane next to the F hangars to provide access to four new corporate hangars. The estimated cost of this project is $1.5 million with the FAA funding 95%, GA-DOT 2.5% and the airport 2.5%.

The Athens Flight Center Welcomes Conoco/Phillips - The airport has just issued a new fuel services contract to Conoco/Phillips. Soon the AFC will be notifying every one of the change over date and procedures to receive a new fuel card. Phillips 66 has an excellent aviation services department and we look forward to working with them and making this transition as smooth as possible for our customers.
Think Safety, Fly Safely!

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