Construct/expand aircraft rescue and fire fighting building

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority a $14.69 million Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 25, 2025, to construct a new 19,388 square-foot Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) building at Huntsville International Airport in Huntsville, Alabama. The facility is designed to meet Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 safety requirements and enhance airport emergency response capabilities. Project completion is scheduled for August 24, 2029.

This grant represents a component of the FAA's broader infrastructure investment strategy to modernize airport facilities nationwide and ensure compliance with federal safety standards. The ARFF building is part of Huntsville International Airport's comprehensive capital improvement program, which has received over $77 million in FAA Airport Improvement Program grants since 2021 for various infrastructure enhancements including terminal reconstruction, runway and taxiway rehabilitation, and safety improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 19,388 square foot aircraft rescue and firefighting building to meet 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements to enhance safety. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with huntsville, alabama.