Reconstruct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded the Bessemer Airport Authority a $1,475,603.16 Project Grant on July 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the reconstruction of 2,000 linear feet of taxilane pavement in the hangar area at Bessemer Airport in Helena, Alabama, which has reached the end of its useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by July 17, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. This grant specifically addresses critical airfield infrastructure needs by replacing deteriorated taxilane pavement, which is essential for safe aircraft movement and operational efficiency at the airport. As a local government entity and FAA-certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), the Bessemer Airport Authority will utilize these federal funds to enhance airport safety and infrastructure integrity while supporting continued aviation operations serving the region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 2,000 feet of the existing hangar area taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bessemer, alabama.