Construct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Tuscaloosa a $2,326,368.42 project grant on August 27, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct a new 28,238 square-yard cargo apron at Tuscaloosa Regional Airport. This Phase 2 funding specifically supports site preparation activities necessary to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. The project is scheduled for completion by August 26, 2029, and will provide essential infrastructure improvements to support civil aeronautics operations and long-term economic benefits for the region.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Office of Airports, supports the development and modernization of public-use airports nationwide through a combination of annual appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, and COVID-19 relief grants. The cargo apron project directly aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing airport infrastructure. As the awardee, the City of Tuscaloosa will be responsible for project execution, oversight, and compliance with grant requirements, including maintaining current airport layout plans and submitting periodic progress reports documenting project bidding, contract awards, and work completion milestones.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 28,238 square yard cargo apron to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of site preparation. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tuscaloosa, alabama.