Construct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded $296,842.11 to Pryor Field Airport Authority on June 9, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 4 construction of a taxiway expansion project at Pryor Field Regional Airport in Athens, Alabama. This award provides reimbursement for the completion of 100 feet of a planned 600-foot taxiway designed to improve access to the northwest hangar development area of the airfield. The construction was completed in October 2024.

This infrastructure investment supports the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing airport safety and operational efficiency while enabling regional economic growth in the Decatur metropolitan area. The project is part of the broader Airport Improvement Program, which funds airport infrastructure modernization and development across the United States to maintain a comprehensive nationwide airport system capable of meeting civil aeronautics needs. The grant agreement extends through June 8, 2029, and the award benefits airports serving the Decatur, Alabama region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 600 foot taxiway to access the northwest hangar development area of the airfield. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of construction of 100 feet. This grant funds the reimbursement for this project completed in october 2024. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with decatur, alabama.