Construct/extend safety area

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $429,911.58 to the County of Mobile on July 10, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct 1,500 feet of Runway 12/30 Safety Area at both runway ends near Dauphin Island, Alabama. This award funds Phase 5 of the project and is paired with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible portion. The project will enhance runway safety at the airport, which is not subject to 14 CFR Part 139 certification and pursued further improvements as feasible following the December 31, 2015 deadline applicable to certificated airports. Work is performed in Irvington, Alabama, with a period of performance through July 9, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant with reimbursement-based fund release upon application for expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs runway 12/30 safety area at both runway ends to enhance safety. This grant funds a portion of phase 5, which consists of 1,500 feet of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Non-14 CFR part 139 certificated airports were not subject to the runway safety area deadline of december 31, 2015, and some airports, including this one, continue to pursue further improvements as they become feasible. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with dauphin island, alabama.