Expand apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the City of New Albany $357,231.58 on August 18, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to expand the existing terminal apron at New Albany airport by 1,900 square yards.

The expansion accommodates increased passenger volume, cargo handling, aircraft operations, based aircraft, and a broader fleet mix. This grant funds a portion of the total project; a separate Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The project is located in New Albany, Mississippi, with a period of performance through August 17, 2030. The City of New Albany, a municipal government and parent entity registered in SAM.gov, serves as the recipient organization.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal apron an additional 1,900 square yards to accommodate more passengers, accommodate more cargo, accommodate more aircraft operations, accommodate more based aircraft, and allow access to a broader fleet mix. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with a airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with new albany, mississippi.