Expand apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the City of New Albany $176,133.68 on August 18, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to expand the terminal apron at New Albany airport by an additional 1,900 square yards. The expansion accommodates increased passenger volume, cargo operations, aircraft operations, based aircraft, and access to a broader fleet mix. This grant funds a portion of the total project; a separate Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Work is performed at New Albany, MS 38652, with a period of performance through August 17, 2030. The City of New Albany, a municipal government serving Union County, Mississippi, is the recipient. The source does not identify sub-recipients or pass-through arrangements beyond the associated Airport Improvement Program grant.

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 airport improvement program 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.