Construct/extend/improve safety area

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded Auburn University a $2.8 million Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund the second phase of a project to extend the runway safety area at Auburn University Airport in Auburn, Alabama to 1,000 feet to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards, enhancing safety. Funds will support land acquisition activities necessary to complete the safety area improvement by the September 2026 completion date. The intended beneficiary is Auburn University Airport and the surrounding Auburn community.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends the runway 18 safety area to 1,000 feet to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This improvement will enhance safety at the airport. . The grant funds the second phase, which consists of land acquisition. Non-14 CFR part 139 certificated airports were not subjected to the runway safety area deadline of december 31, 2015 and some airports, including this one, continue to pursue further improvements as they become feasible. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with auburn, alabama.