Rehabilitate access road; reconstruct aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle; reconstruct airfield equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority $2,183,543.33 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on June 17, 2026, for airfield infrastructure rehabilitation and equipment replacement at Huntsville International Airport.

The award funds three distinct activities: rehabilitation of 6,685 feet of the existing South Airfield Access Road to extend its useful life; replacement of one Class 5 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle to meet 14 CFR Part 139 safety requirements after reaching end of service life; and replacement of the existing airfield sweeper vehicle. Performance of work takes place in Huntsville, Alabama 35824, with an ultimate completion date of June 16, 2030. The grant provides federal funding to support the airport's infrastructure modernization and federal safety compliance. Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority, a local government entity operating the airport, is the recipient and performs the work directly with no identified sub-recipients under this award.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 6,685 feet of the existing south airfield access road to extend its useful life. This project replaces one existing class 5 aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to meet 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements that has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces the existing airfield sweeper vehicle that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with huntsville, alabama.