Reseal/resurface apron; construct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Cullman a Project Grant of $434,925.26 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 2, 2025, to reseal and resurface the terminal apron pavement and construct taxiway infrastructure at Cullman Regional Airport in Vinemont, Alabama. This grant funds the final construction phase of the project, which encompasses the resealing of 10,700 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement to extend its useful life and support safe, efficient airport operations. The project has an ultimate completion date of July 1, 2029.

As part of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and modernization of public-use airports nationwide, this award enables critical infrastructure rehabilitation at a non-primary airport facility. The City of Cullman, a demonstrated recipient of federal aviation grants totaling approximately $9.8 million across multiple awards, possesses established capacity to manage complex federal infrastructure projects. Upon completion, this pavement improvement project will enhance the airport's operational efficiency and safety while supporting the region's transportation infrastructure and economic development objectives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 10,700 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement at a non-primary airport to extend 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.