Construct airport drainage/erosion control

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the City of Foley, Alabama $302,115.79 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on July 22, 2026, to construct a new airfield stormwater drainage system bringing Foley Airport into conformity with current standards. The project addresses airport drainage and erosion control through infrastructure investment to support safe and efficient airport operations. Performance is scheduled from the award date through July 21, 2030, with work performed at Foley, AL 36535. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing a nationwide system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, funding airport infrastructure investments that support transportation, environmental protection, and long-term economic benefits. Recipient airport sponsors must be included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems and must maintain airport layout plans and accounting records for the duration of the grant agreement, ordinarily 20 years.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new airfield stormwater drainage system to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with foley, alabama.