ALDOT grants to support infrastructure projects at North Alabama airports

MONTGOMERY — More than a half dozen area airports among 27 statewide will share more than $2 million in state grants to support improvement projects, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced.

The grants are part of ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. The program provides financial assistance and technical support to public-use airports across the state. Eligible projects may include land acquisition, runway upgrades, facility repairs, maintenance and operational improvements.

“Local airports are critical to connecting our communities and supporting Alabama’s economy,” said Frank Farmer, bureau chief of ALDOT’s Aeronautics Bureau. “This funding helps strengthen infrastructure, improve safety and support essential air services in all parts of the state.”

The grants reflect ALDOT’s continued investment in the state’s air transportation system, which supports emergency response, commerce, tourism and more.

The Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program was established to assist airports with the planning, construction and maintenance of aviation facilities. ALDOT may also provide engineering and technical support as needed for approved projects.

Below are the airports, the projects, state funds, airport sponsor funds, FAA funds, and total funding.

• Albertville – Replace airfield signs; $4,718 in state funds; $4,718 in airport sponsor funds; $179,284 in FAA funds; $188,720 total.
• Cullman – Construct midfield taxiway (Phase 2); $26,624; $26,624; $1,011,708; $1,064,956.,
• Decatur – North apron and taxiway design (Phase 1 and 2), construct apron for northwest hangar development (Phase 1); $76,996; $76,996; $1,506,271; $1,660,263.
• Guntersville – Construct 10-unit T-Hangar; $500,000; $500,000; 0; $1 million
• Hamilton – Apron and reseal runway 18/36; $21,822; $21,823; $829,255; $872,900.
• Muscle Shoals – Southeast quad apron study, install perimeter fencing, and Runway 12/30 safety area construction (Phase 2, grading improvements in runway 30 extended RSA); $63,281; $63,282; $1,656,312; $1,782,875.