Construct airport drainage/erosion control; expand apron

The City of Fayette, Alabama received a Project Grant award of $703,736.84 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on June 25, 2025. The award funds infrastructure improvements at Fayette Airport designed to bring the facility into compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. Specifically, the project expands the existing main apron by adding 1,800 square yards and improves a runway culvert to prevent erosion. The project is scheduled for completion by June 24, 2029.

This grant represents the FAA's investment in airport infrastructure modernization through the Airport Improvement Program, which supports development and maintenance of public-use airports to meet the nation's civil aviation needs. The City of Fayette has demonstrated a track record of successfully executing federally-funded airport infrastructure projects and will be responsible for project management, accounting records maintenance, and periodic progress reporting to the FAA throughout the four-year grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing main apron by adding 1,800 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project improves a runway culvert to prevent erosion to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fayette, alabama.