Construct/expand hangar

On August 18, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant of $157,894.74 to the City of Atmore, Alabama under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support the construction and expansion of airport hangar infrastructure. Specifically, this award provides reimbursement for the completion of Phase Three of a larger hangar development project, which consists of 240 square feet of the total 1,400 square foot sponsor-owned hangar facility. The hangar will be utilized for aircraft storage and maintenance, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the airport's financial sustainability through revenue generation. The project was completed in June 2024, with a final completion date established for August 17, 2029.

This grant is part of a coordinated funding approach in which an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining portion of Phase Three. The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA Southern Region, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States to maintain a comprehensive national airport system adequate for civil aeronautics needs. The City of Atmore has demonstrated a track record of securing federal airport infrastructure funding and has prioritized hangar development projects to improve the airport's operational capacity and self-sufficiency.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,400 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage/maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds a portion of the third phase, which consists of the construction of 240 square feet. This project is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining portion of the phase. This grant funds the reimbursement of this project completed in june 2024. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with atmore, alabama.