Strengthen runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Birmingham Airport Authority $1,322,197.78 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 18, 2025, for Phase 1 design services to strengthen 2,000 feet of Runway 6/24 at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. The project is scheduled for completion by July 17, 2029, and will bring the runway into conformity with current FAA design and safety standards. This grant funds the design phase of a comprehensive runway strengthening initiative to support the airport's long-term operational efficiency and safety compliance.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs, provides federal grants to support airport infrastructure development and modernization across the United States. As a public-use airport sponsor, the Birmingham Airport Authority will deliver design services that establish the technical specifications and engineering requirements for the subsequent construction phases of the runway strengthening project. The grant directly supports the FAA's strategic goals of safety and operational excellence while contributing to the broader objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide airport system adequate to meet civil aviation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project strengthens 2,000 feet of existing runway 6/24 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with birmingham, alabama.