Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway lighting

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $3.402 million to Dothan-Houston County Airport Authority, Inc. on April 29, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct runway and taxiway lighting systems at Dothan Regional Airport in Alabama.

The project reconstructs existing lighting on Runway 14/32 and Runway 18/36, both of which have reached the end of their useful life. The recipient also reconstructs lighting on Taxiways A, B, C, D, E, F, J, K, and L that have reached the end of their useful lives. The period of performance extends from April 29, 2026, through April 28, 2030, with performance at Dothan, Alabama 36303.

The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides five-year funding for airport capital projects including runways, taxiways, and safety infrastructure. Assistance is awarded by lump sum and released upon application for reimbursement of expenses. Projects must be completed expeditiously, with periods of performance not to exceed four years from grant award execution.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 14/32 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing runway 18/36 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiways a, B, C, D, E, F, J, K, and L lighting that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with dothan, alabama.