Rehabilitate taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Walker County Commission $615,789.47 on July 3, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate taxiway infrastructure at Jasper Municipal Airport in Jasper, Alabama. This Project Grant funds Phase 1 of a comprehensive taxiway rehabilitation project, which will encompass the reconstruction of 2,954 feet of the existing Parallel Taxiway A, with the total project scope addressing 5,004 feet of paved taxiway. The rehabilitation work is designed to maintain structural pavement integrity and extend the useful life of the airport's critical ground infrastructure. The grant is obligated through July 2, 2029, providing a four-year project timeline for completion.

The Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Walker County Commission, as the parent awardee organization, will manage project implementation and is responsible for maintaining airport layout plans, accounting records, and periodic progress reporting documenting the number of projects bid, contracts awarded, work initiated, and work completed under the grant agreement.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,004 feet of the existing paved parallel taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of rehabilitation of 2,954 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with jasper, alabama.