Extend/expand runway

The City of Abbeville received a $1,907,501.11 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's Southern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 25, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 24, 2029. This award funds the fourth and final phase of a multi-phase runway extension project at Abbeville Municipal Airport in Abbeville, Alabama. Specifically, the grant will finance construction of a partial parallel taxiway to complement the previously extended Runway 17/35, which was extended an additional 2,100 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

This project represents the conclusion of a comprehensive airport infrastructure modernization initiative that has been supported through multiple Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grants totaling approximately $2.8 million since 2021. The taxiway construction under this final phase will enhance operational efficiency and safety at the municipal airport, supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends runway 17/35 an additional 2,100 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the fourth and final phase of the project, which consists of construction of a partial parallel taxiway. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with abbeville, alabama.