Reconstruct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Cullman a $4.16 million project grant on August 25, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct 23,000 square yards of general aviation apron pavement at Cullman Regional Airport in Vinemont, Alabama. This grant funds the final construction phase of the apron rehabilitation project, addressing pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by August 24, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide through traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. As a repeat recipient of FAA grants totaling approximately $9.8 million across multiple awards, the City of Cullman has demonstrated capacity in managing complex airport infrastructure projects, including runway and taxiway reconstructions and apron pavement improvements. This award will enhance the airport's operational safety and efficiency while supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 23,000 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cullman, alabama.