The Alabama Digest
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
  • Login
  • Main News
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Main News
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
The Alabama Digest
No Result
View All Result
Home Main News

FAA grants $17.8 million for Alabama airports

Doris Lewis by Doris Lewis
October 6, 2022
in Main News
0
FAA grants $17.8 million for Alabama airports
0
SHARES
4
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

FAA grants $17.8 million for Alabama airports

Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Tuesday that nine local airports in Alabama will receive approximately $17.8 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant funding.

RELATED POSTS

Supporting Ukraine through Consumer Power: The Initiatives Keeping Its Economy Afloat

January 24 in Alabama’s history: What happened on the day

Awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the grants are designated for various improvements and advances to local airport infrastructure and administered through the fiscal year 2022 Airport Improvement Program.

The 10 FAA grants were awarded to nine local airports in Alabama, amounting to $17,818,450 for the following airport projects:

  • Mobile International Airport, Mobile, Alabama – $6,762,732 to reconstruct an apron
  • Tuscaloosa National Airport, Tuscaloosa, Alabama – $4,213,116 to reconstruct an apron
  • Auburn University Regional Airport, Auburn, Alabama – $2,533,041 to construct, extend, and improve a safety area
  • Prattville Airport-Grouby Field, Prattville, Alabama – $1,425,182 to reconstruct an apron
  • Mobile International Airport, Mobile, Alabama – $940,000 to improve airport drainage and erosion control
  • Isbell Field Airport, Fort Payne, Alabama – $829,227 to reconstruct a taxilane
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham, Alabama – $456,716 to rehabilitate an apron
  • Chilton County Airport, Clanton, Alabama – $261,736 to extend a runway
  • Abbeville Municipal Airport, Abbeville, Alabama – $236,700 to extend a runway
  • Enterprise Municipal Airport, Enterprise, Alabama – $160,000 to extend a runway

“Alabama’s local and regional airports play a significant role in our state’s economy, and I am proud that FAA sees the value in supporting them,” Shelby said. “These improvements will go a long way toward increasing travel to and from Alabama and the overall safety of these airports. This investment stands to benefit several communities in Alabama, and I look forward to witnessing the growth and success of each of them.”

ShareTweetPin
Doris Lewis

Doris Lewis

Related Posts

Supporting Ukraine through Consumer Power: The Initiatives Keeping Its Economy Afloat

Supporting Ukraine through Consumer Power: The Initiatives Keeping Its Economy Afloat

by Alice Trout
February 6, 2023
0

Amid the Russian invasion, Ukrainian creatives are taking matters into their own hands to keep the country's economy going. Fashion...

January 24 in Alabama’s history: What happened on the day

January 24 in Alabama’s history: What happened on the day

by Alice Trout
January 24, 2023
0

January 24th has seen a few significant events in Alabama's history. Here are a few notable examples: In 1861, Alabama...

Staying Informed: The Top 10 Most Popular News Websites on the East Coast of the United States”

Staying Informed: The Top 10 Most Popular News Websites on the East Coast of the United States”

by Alice Trout
January 19, 2023
0

The East Coast of the United States is home to some of the most dynamic and influential news outlets in...

Healthcare Advertising in Alabama: Ensuring Access to Accurate and Reliable Information

Healthcare Advertising in Alabama: Ensuring Access to Accurate and Reliable Information

by Alice Trout
January 3, 2023
0

Healthcare advertising plays a crucial role in informing and educating the public about important medical treatments and products, but it...

Supporting Mental Health in Alabama’s Startup Community

Supporting Mental Health in Alabama’s Startup Community

by Alice Trout
December 29, 2022
0

As the startup scene in Alabama continues to grow and thrive, it's important to prioritize the mental health and well-being...

Next Post
Governor awards grant to bolster public safety in Birmingham

Governor awards grant to bolster public safety in Birmingham

Ivey projects tourism to generate $24 billion in revenue by year’s end

Ivey projects tourism to generate $24 billion in revenue by year’s end

RECOMMENDED

Supporting Ukraine through Consumer Power: The Initiatives Keeping Its Economy Afloat

Supporting Ukraine through Consumer Power: The Initiatives Keeping Its Economy Afloat

February 6, 2023
January 24 in Alabama’s history: What happened on the day

January 24 in Alabama’s history: What happened on the day

January 24, 2023

MOST VIEWED

  • More details emerge in politico Perry O. Hooper’s arrest

    More details emerge in politico Perry O. Hooper’s arrest

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Danielle: meaning of a name

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • AG’s office: We didn’t hide witness investigation

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Healthcare Advertising in Alabama: Ensuring Access to Accurate and Reliable Information

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • New director to form partnerships that support industry, boost UA

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
The Alabama Digest

CATEGORY

  • Main News

SITE LINKS

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
  • Main News
  • Contact Us

© 2022 thealabamadigest.com.

No Result
View All Result
  • Main News
  • Contact Us

© 2022 thealabamadigest.com.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In