Rehabilitate taxiway lighting

The City of Fairhope received $967,472.63 in federal funding awarded June 2, 2025, through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate existing taxiway lighting infrastructure at Fairhope Municipal Airport. This Project Grant funds the final construction phase of the taxiway rehabilitation project, which is designed to extend the useful life of the airport's existing taxiway A lighting system. The project is scheduled for completion by June 1, 2029, and will be performed at the airport location in Fairhope, Alabama.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and COVID-19 Airports Programs, supports the development, maintenance, and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. By rehabilitating critical taxiway lighting systems, this grant directly contributes to enhanced airport safety and operational efficiency while supporting the maintenance of a comprehensive national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates the existing taxiway a lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fairhope, alabama.