Construct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded The Airport Authority of CIT a $497,944.44 project grant on September 17, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund equipment installation for a new 17,039 square foot terminal facility at Gulf Shores Airport in Alabama. This award represents reimbursement for the final phase of terminal construction, which was completed in May 2025. The terminal is designed to accommodate passenger movement and baggage handling operations, supporting regional aviation infrastructure modernization and enhanced transportation capabilities for the Gulf Shores community.

The project grant, which extends through September 16, 2029, funds terminal equipment acquisition as part of a comprehensive airport infrastructure development initiative. The Airport Authority of CIT, a municipal airport authority responsible for managing airport facilities and infrastructure in Gulf Shores, Alabama, will utilize these federal funds to complete the terminal's operational readiness. This award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a safe and efficient nationwide airport system and supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant constructs a new 17,039 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of equipment for the new terminal. This grant funds reimbursement for this phase completed in may, 2025. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gulf shores, alabama.