Expand terminal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded The Airport Authority of CIT $2,105,263.16 on August 24, 2026, under the Airport Terminal Program (CFDA 20.118) to expand the existing terminal at Gulf Shores, Alabama by 17,763 square feet. The expansion will reduce passenger delays and increase terminal capacity. The funding covers a portion of the total project; a separate Airport Improvement Program grant funds an additional eligible portion. Performance occurs at Gulf Shores, AL 36547, with an ultimate completion date of August 23, 2030. The Airport Terminal Program is a competitive grant program established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to provide funding for airport terminal and Airport Traffic Control Tower development projects, aiming to modernize, upgrade, and rebuild airport infrastructure while addressing aging facilities and improving safety, sustainability, and accessibility.

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 improvement 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.