Expand access road; construct taxiway

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region provides $809,505.56 in funding for airport infrastructure improvements at Pryor Field Airport in Athens, Alabama. The grant, awarded on July 11, 2023, is funded through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106).

The grant supports the construction of a 600-foot taxiway to enhance access to the airport's northwest hangar development area, as well as the expansion of the existing airport access road by an additional 650 feet. This project represents the second phase of a larger airport infrastructure development effort, with the remaining eligible portion of the final phase funded through a separate bipartisan infrastructure law grant. The funding supports 55% of the costs for this second phase of construction.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 600 foot taxiway to access the northwest hangar development area of the airfield. This project expands the airport's existing access road an additional 650 feet to enhance access to the airport. This grant funds 55% of the final phase. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of construction of 300 feet. This project is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the final phase. This grant funds 55% of the second phase and is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the second phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with decatur, alabama.