Expand apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the City of Lanett $175,368.42 on June 11, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to expand the existing terminal apron by an additional 3,700 square yards at Lanett Municipal Airport to accommodate more aircraft operations and allow access to a broader fleet mix. The grant funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance occurs in Lanett, Alabama, with an ultimate completion date of June 10, 2030. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides $14.5 billion over five years for eligible airport infrastructure including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, and terminal and roadway projects.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing terminal apron an additional 3,700 square yards to accommodate more aircraft operations and allow access to a broader fleet mix. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lanett, alabama.