Airport Expansion Starts with Water Lines | Savannah News

The Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport is poised for major growth, aiming to boost flights from 22,000 to more, thanks to a green light from local leaders to seek state funding for critical water and sewer upgrades. Already bustling with jet fuel sales, sports teams, and 70 aircraft, the airport’s runway refresh and expanding hangars can’t keep up with demand—74 planes are on a waiting list. With aviation manufacturers eyeing a move in, the lack of infrastructure is a bottleneck. Led by a volunteer aviation expert committee, the push is on to upgrade utilities and support future development—all while the airport remains self-sustaining through revenue. Now, state lawmakers hold the key to unlocking a regional economic boom, starting with some serious plumbing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/841605c658351aa2