Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway lighting

The City of Albertville received a $988,461.05 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective July 31, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 30, 2029. The grant funds the reconstruction of lighting infrastructure at Albertville Regional Airport that has reached the end of its useful life, specifically addressing runway 5/23 lighting systems and taxiway A and connector lighting.

This project delivers critical airport infrastructure modernization by replacing outdated airfield lighting systems with reconstructed facilities to maintain safe operational standards and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements. The four-year project period aligns with standard Airport Improvement Program timelines and supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence for the regional airport system serving Marshall County, Alabama.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 5/23 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on taxiway a and connectors that have reached the end of their useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with albertville, alabama.