Construct taxiway

The City of Cullman received a Project Grant award of $1,064,955.79 on June 9, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds Phase 2 construction of a new 600-foot midfield taxiway at Cullman Regional Airport in Vinemont, Alabama, designed to accommodate additional based aircraft and enhance airport operational capacity. The project has an ultimate completion date of June 8, 2029.

As a civilian infrastructure development initiative, this grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing airport infrastructure. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to public-use airport sponsors for the development and maintenance of a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aviation needs. The taxiway construction project aligns with the program's focus on infrastructure rehabilitation and expansion to support long-term economic benefits and efficient airport operations.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 600 foot midfield taxiway to accommodate more based aircraft. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cullman, alabama.