MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $337,000 in state grants to support airport infrastructure projects at 20 public-use airports across the state, including several in the Wiregrass.
The grants are part of the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program, which assists local airports with planning, maintenance, and development needs such as runway upgrades, facility repairs, and land acquisition.
“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.”
Several Wiregrass-area airports will benefit from this latest round of funding:
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Abbeville Municipal Airport: $22,813 awarded to construct taxilanes for T-hangar access and rehabilitate the apron.
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Geneva Municipal Airport: $30,127 awarded to construct a new north general aviation apron.
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Dothan Regional Airport: $52,292 awarded to acquire an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle meeting Index B requirements.
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Eufaula Municipal Airport: $26,309 awarded to sealcoat and remark runway 18/36 and the apron.
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Ozark Municipal Airport: $7,895 awarded to support construction of a corporate hangar.
Total project costs, including local matches and federal funds, exceed $2.2 million.
The Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program was created to aid airport owners in maintaining and upgrading aviation facilities vital for commerce, tourism, and emergency response. ALDOT also provides engineering and technical assistance as part of the program.
