Reconstruct taxilane; reconstruct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Southern Region, awarded a formula grant totaling $631,578.95 to the Bessemer Airport Authority on July 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This award funds the design phase of a comprehensive airfield pavement reconstruction project at Bessemer Airport in Helena, Alabama. The project encompasses the reconstruction of approximately 45,700 square yards of main apron pavement and 800 linear feet of Hangar Taxilanes 1 and 2, both of which have reached the end of their useful service life.

The grant supports infrastructure modernization at the airport through the planning and design phase, with the project scheduled for completion by July 17, 2029. This funding is coordinated with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant that will finance the remaining eligible construction activities. The award reflects the FAA's commitment to maintaining safe and efficient airport infrastructure systems while supporting critical aviation facilities serving the Bessemer, Alabama region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 45,700 square yards of the existing main apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 800 feet of existing hangar taxilanes 1 and 2 pavement that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the first phase of the project, which consists of design. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bessemer, alabama.