Expand terminal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded The Airport Authority of CIT $266,687.37 on August 24, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to expand the existing airport terminal in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The project expands the terminal by 17,763 square feet, reducing delays and accommodating additional passenger volume. This award funds a portion of the total project cost; a separate Airport Terminal Program grant funds an additional eligible portion. Work is performed at Gulf Shores, AL, with ultimate completion targeted for August 23, 2030. The funding supports critical infrastructure development for the Gulf Shores airport, a public-use facility included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The Airport Improvement Program purpose encompasses investment in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure to support long-term economic benefits and meet the needs of civil aeronautics and the flying public.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 17,763 square feet. The expansion will reduce delays and accommodate more passengers. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport terminal program grant that funds an additional eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gulf shores, alabama.