Construct/extend safety area

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County Of Mobile a Project Grant totaling $128,513.68 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 16, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 15, 2029. This grant funds Phase 4 of the Runway 12/30 Safety Area project at Dauphin Island Airport in Alabama, consisting of a second design phase to support the subsequent construction phase. The project is designed to enhance airport safety infrastructure and will benefit airports associated with Dauphin Island.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide through traditional appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, and COVID-19 relief grants. Safety area enhancements, such as this runway safety area project, are eligible activities under the program that contribute to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. The design phase funding will enable the continuation of this critical infrastructure improvement initiative in Alabama.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs runway 12/30 safety area to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of a second design phase for the next phase of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with dauphin island, alabama.