The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $2 million in state grants to support improvement projects at 27 local airports.
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.”
These 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.
Visit Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program for more information.
| Project Sponsor/Airport | Airport Sponsor | Project Description | State Funds | Airport Sponsor Funds | FAA Funds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | Construct 5-Unit T-Hangar and a partial parallel taxiway south | $56,745 | $56,747 | $2,156,349 | $2,269,841 | |
| Alabaster | Mass Storage Hangar T Reimbursement (Phase 2 and 3) | $7,421 | $11,319 | $356,060 | $374,800 | |
| Albertville | Replace Airfield Signage | $4,718 | $4,718 | $179,284 | $188,720 | |
| Alexander City | Apron expansion reimbursement (Phase 3) | $13,958 | $13,959 | $530,428 | $558,345 | |
| Andalusia/Opp | Rehabilitate parallel taxiway A and connectors | $31,628 | $31,628 | $1,201,875 | $1,265,131 | |
| Anniston | Rehabilitate West Airfield drainage system (Phase 1 – Design) | $4,136 | $4,136 | $157.274 | $165,546 | |
| Ashland/Lineville | Construct Hangar (Phase 2) | $14,232 | $14,232 | $540,832 | $569,296 | |
| Bessemer | Reconstruct apron and taxilanes (Design) | $52,679 | $52,680 | $2,001,823 | $2,107,182 | |
| Brewton | Apron expansion and relocate fuel farm | $26,896 | $26,898 | $1,022,079 | $1,075,873 | |
| Clanton | Airfield pavement maintenance | $14,875 | $14,875 | $565,250 | $595,000 | |
| 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 | |
| Dothan | Airfield draining improvements (EA & Easements – Parcel 54) | $1,679 | $1,679 | $63,802 | $67,160 | |
| Elba | Construct terminal building (Phase 1 – Design) | $2,826 | $2,827 | $107,411 | $113,064 | |
| Fairhope | Pavement maintenance – East terminal ramp and NW apron | $468,258 | $156,086 | $0 | $624,344 | |
| Geneva | Land acquisition; install perimeter fenching | $8,209 | $8,209 | $311,941 | $328,359 | |
| Greenville | Construct hangar (Phase 1 – Design) | $2,727 | $2,728 | $103,649 | $109,104 | |
| Gulf Shores | Terminal Building parking lot | $215,787 | $215,787 | $0.00 | $431,574 | |
| Guntersville | Construct 10-Unit T-Hangar | $500,000 | $500,000 | $0.00 | $1,000,000 | |
| Hamilton | Apron and reseal runway 18/36 | $21,822 | $21,823 | $829,255 | $872,900 | |
| Jasper | Rehabilitation (mill & overlay) Parallel Taxiway (Phase 1) | $15,394 | $15,395 | $585,000 | $615,789 | |
| 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 | |
| Ozark | Construct corporate hangar (reimbursement) | $3,605 | $3,605 | $137,000 | $144,210 | |
| Pell City | Construct corporate hangar | $500,000 | $500,000 | $0 | $1,000,000 | |
| Selma | Sealcoat T-Hangar apron | $8,423 | $8,424 | $320,096 | $336,943 | |
| Union Springs | Consruct 4-Unit Box Hangar (Phase 3 and 4) | $6,789 | $6,790 | $258,000 | $271,579 | |
| Wetumpka | Remove Obstructions to Runway 9 approach | $6,236 | $6,237 | $236,989 | $249,462 |
UPDATED: Oct. 9, 2025, to correct recipients spreadsheet.
