Columbus City Council Looks Skyward with Advancing eVTOL Infrastructure

Columbus, GA, the economic development team at Choose Columbus is preparing for emerging aviation opportunities with a $2.2 million investment in Columbus Airport infrastructure. The Columbus City Council approved the funding through the FY27 discretionary transportation infrastructure budget, which will be utilized for the construction of an airside electric charging station and dedicated vertiport. These facilities will support electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, known as eVTOLs, and help connect Columbus to a broader advanced air mobility network. Columbus Airport will operate and maintain both facilities once construction is complete in late 2027.

Building a Foundation for Future AAM Business Opportunities

The investment reflects coordinated planning for an industry that could reshape regional transportation. Columbus established an advanced air mobility working group in 2025, with preparations addressing land use compatibility, stakeholder coordination and electric aircraft fire safety. Choose Columbus is helping advance the airport initiative alongside local and state partners. For businesses exploring the region, these efforts demonstrate a community planning ahead for emerging technologies and the infrastructure needed to support them. 

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