Expand apron

The Mobile Airport Authority received a $3.38M project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to expand the terminal apron at Mobile Regional Airport in Mobile, Alabama. Awarded on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2029, this grant funds the second phase of a larger apron expansion project, delivering 12,000 square yards of additional apron pavement to accommodate increased passenger capacity. This phase represents part of a coordinated infrastructure initiative, with a companion Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible 22,000 square yards of the total 34,000 square yard expansion.

The project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives for safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits by enhancing airport infrastructure capacity and efficiency at a regional transportation hub. The apron expansion will improve aircraft handling capabilities and passenger processing at Mobile Regional Airport, contributing to the broader nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing terminal apron an additional 34,000 square yards to accommodate more passengers. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of 12,000 square yards. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant, which funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mobile, alabama.