New lighting coming to metro Atlanta airport

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — New lighting will be installed at the Atlanta Motor Speedway Airport after county commissioners approved the improvements.

Henry County Commissioners approved a medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights.

The lighting system will include steady-burning light bars and sequenced flashing lights to guide pilots during their approach, This is designed to improve visibility and enhance safety during low-visibility conditions.

The lighting will cost $116,000. Some money will come from a state grant reimbursement with a local match paid for through the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) airport improvements project.

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