Construct/expand hangar

The City of Atmore City Hall was awarded a $160,000 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 28, 2024. The grant will fund the construction of a new 14,000 square foot sponsor-owned T-hangar facility for aircraft storage, maintenance, and service at the local airport. This project is part of a larger infrastructure development effort to make the airport more self-sustaining by generating revenue through aircraft storage and maintenance services. The T-hangar construction represents Phase 2 of the overall project, with the remaining eligible portion funded through a separate Airport Improvement Program grant. The federal grant award aims to enhance the airport's operational efficiency and infrastructure resilience, aligning with the FAA's strategic goals of safety, people, global leadership, and operational excellence.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 14,000 square foot sponsor-owned T-hangar for aircraft storage, maintenance and service to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of T-hangar construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the second phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with atmore, alabama.