Expand apron

This $652,222.22 federal Project Grant was awarded on July 6, 2023 by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region to the City of Alexander City, Alabama under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the second phase of a project to expand the existing general aviation apron at the local airport by an additional 15,374 square yards to meet FAA design standards. Specifically, this grant will cover 56% of the construction costs for 6,250 square yards of the apron expansion. The remaining eligible portion will be funded through a separate Airport Improvement Program grant. This project supports the FAA's strategic goals of enhancing airport infrastructure safety and operational excellence.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing general aviation apron an additional 15,374 square yards to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of construction of 6,250 square yards. This grant funds 56% of the second phase and is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of second phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with alexander city, alabama.