Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $300,000 to Shelby County Commission on August 12, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund the final phase of constructing a new non-exclusive-use hangar for aircraft storage at an airport serving Alabaster, Alabama. This award funds reimbursement for a portion of the project, which includes construction of 3,257 square feet of the 11,760 square foot facility. The hangar is designed to generate revenue and assist the airport in becoming self-sustaining. The project qualifies for funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility. Work is performed at Calera, Alabama, with a period of performance extending from August 12, 2026 through August 11, 2030. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program funds runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, terminal facilities, airport transit connections, and roadway improvements at eligible airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 11,760 square foot non exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of reimbursement for a portion of the project including construction of 3,257 square feet. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with alabaster, alabama.