Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway lighting

This Project Grant, awarded on August 20, 2025, by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides $3,789,473.68 in federal funding to Montgomery Airport Authority for the reconstruction of airfield lighting infrastructure at Montgomery Regional Airport in Montgomery, Alabama. The grant funds the final construction phase of a project that reconstructs Runway 10/28 lighting and Taxiway A and Taxiway B lighting systems that have reached the end of their useful life. This award is coordinated with concurrent Airport Infrastructure Grant and Airport Improvement Program funding that supports the remaining eligible project costs.

The reconstruction project is scheduled for completion by August 19, 2029, and represents a critical infrastructure modernization initiative to ensure safe and efficient airport operations. By replacing aging lighting systems with modern infrastructure, the project supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining adequate airport facilities to meet civil aeronautics needs in the Montgomery regional area. Montgomery Airport Authority, as the grant recipient and airport sponsor, is responsible for project execution, compliance with federal reporting requirements, and maintenance of project documentation throughout the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 10/28 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway a and taxiway b lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant and 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 montgomery, alabama.