Reconstruct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $4.48 million to the Birmingham Airport Authority under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 18, 2025, for the reconstruction of terminal restroom facilities and a service animal relief area at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama. The project addresses infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life and is expected to be completed by July 17, 2029. This grant represents a standard FAA infrastructure investment designed to modernize airport facilities and maintain compliance with current federal aviation standards.

The grant falls under the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience. As the awardee, the Birmingham Airport Authority will utilize the federal funding to deliver reconstructed restroom and service animal relief facilities that meet current FAA design standards and serve the traveling public and regional transportation needs. The project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through airport infrastructure improvement.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the existing terminal restrooms and service animal relief area that has reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with birmingham, alabama.