Extend/expand runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded $1,493,000 to the Chilton County Airport Authority on August 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to extend Runway 8/26 at Clanton Airport by 1,000 feet. This project grant funds Phase 5 (design services) and Phase 6 (acquisition of parcels 50, 51, and 52) of the runway expansion initiative. The runway extension will accommodate a broader fleet mix and enhance airport operational capabilities. The project is scheduled for completion by August 17, 2029, allowing sufficient time for design completion, land acquisition, and associated airport infrastructure development activities.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide through grants distributed across FAA regional offices. This award represents part of the Chilton County Airport Authority's broader capital improvement program, which has received approximately $3.2 million in total federal grant funding since 2021 for various runway and taxiway enhancement projects at Clanton Airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing paved runway 8/26 an additional 1,000 feet in length to allow access to a broader fleet mix. The grant funds phase 6, which consists of the acquisition of parcels 50, 51, and 52. This grant funds phase 5, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with clanton, alabama.