Expand apron

The City of Alexander City, Alabama received a $558,345.26 project grant award on August 4, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. The grant funds the final construction phase of a terminal apron expansion project designed to bring Alexander City Airport into compliance with current FAA standards.

The primary deliverable is the expansion of the existing terminal apron by 9,124 square yards through construction activities. This infrastructure improvement project is scheduled for completion by August 3, 2029, and will enhance airport operational capacity and safety standards in support of the city's transportation infrastructure development. As a civilian airport project within the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems, this investment aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure modernization.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing terminal apron by adding 9,124 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with alexander city, alabama.