Hernando County has secured a $13.6 million federal grant to advance aviation development at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport, marking a significant investment in the region’s transportation infrastructure. The funding represents one of the largest federal aviation awards in the county’s history and is expected to support major improvements at the airport located in Brooksville.
The grant will fuel development projects at the airport, which serves as a key general aviation hub for Hernando County and the surrounding Tampa Bay region. Officials have not yet released a full breakdown of specific projects tied to the funding, but the award signals a strong federal commitment to expanding the airport’s capacity and capabilities.
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport has long served as an economic driver for Hernando County, supporting business aviation, flight training, and emergency operations. Upgrades funded through this grant could attract new aviation businesses, improve safety infrastructure, and expand services for pilots and passengers who rely on the facility. The airport is one of several general aviation airports in the greater Tampa Bay area that has seen growing demand in recent years.
Hernando County officials are expected to provide additional details on how the $13.6 million will be allocated as project planning moves forward. Residents and aviation stakeholders can follow updates through the Hernando County Government website and the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program, which administers grants of this type to support airport development nationwide.
Originally reported by Hernando County Government
Sources: Hernando County Government
