Update airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant of $324,815.79 to the Gadsden Airport Authority on July 31, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) for the comprehensive update of the Gadsden Municipal Airport's master plan. The primary deliverables include an updated airport layout plan with revised master plan narrative documentation and an updated solid waste recycling plan. The project will be conducted in Gadsden, Alabama, with an ultimate completion date of July 30, 2029, providing federal funding to support critical planning and infrastructure documentation activities for the airport facility.

This grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through airport infrastructure investment. As a planning and development project, the work contributes to maintaining current airport documentation necessary for ongoing operations and future infrastructure improvements. The Gadsden Airport Authority, a tax-exempt non-profit entity and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certified by the Department of Transportation, has a demonstrated history of successfully managing FAA airport improvement grants through the Southern Region office.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative and includes an updated solid waste recycling plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gadsden, alabama.