Reconstruct taxiway lighting; rehabilitate taxiway

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $4,245,694.74 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport. The grant will fund the reconstruction of the Taxiway A lighting system, which has reached the end of its useful life, as well as the rehabilitation of 6,500 feet of existing Taxiway A pavement to extend its useful life. This infrastructure improvement project is expected to be completed by September 10, 2027, and will benefit the Muscle Shoals, Alabama area. The Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, a U.S. local government entity serving as an airport authority, has extensive experience managing federal aviation infrastructure grants, having previously received awards for runway and safety enhancements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the taxiway a lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires reconstruction to meet federal aviation administration standards. . This project rehabilitates 6,500 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with muscle shoals, alabama.