Chilton County Airport Authority

Chilton County Airport Authority is a local government entity registered in SAM.gov, located in Clanton, Alabama, that manages airports in the region. As a U.S. Local Government and County Airport Authority, the organization focuses on airport infrastructure development and maintenance. The entity is specifically responsible for overseeing the Clanton Airport, working to improve its operational capabilities and infrastructure to support regional air transportation needs.

The airport authority has consistently received federal grant awards from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, primarily focusing on runway extension, resurfacing, and infrastructure enhancement projects. Since 2021, the organization has been awarded multiple project grants totaling approximately $3,246,772.78, with each grant targeting specific airport improvement initiatives. These grants have funded critical projects including extending Runway 8/26 by 1,000 feet, acquiring adjacent land parcels for runway expansion, resurfacing 3,980 feet of runway pavement, rehabilitating 30,000 square yards of terminal apron, and improving 400 feet of Taxiway A and 450 feet of hangar taxilane pavement. Additionally, the airport authority received COVID-19 related economic relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act to support operational costs, personnel expenses, sanitization efforts, and pandemic response measures. The FAA's Southern Region has been the primary funding agency for these grants, with project completion dates ranging from 2025 to 2029, demonstrating a sustained commitment to airport infrastructure development in the Clanton area.