Airports Archives

Jan 30

ALDOT airport workshop hosted by Aeronautics Bureau

ALDOT airport workshop with FAA representatives and Alabama airport consultants

ALDOT’s Aeronautics Bureau recently trained Alabama airport consultants on strengthening the planning, development and execution of airport capital improvement projects. Held in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the biennial ALDOT Aeronautics Bureau airport workshop helps ensure consultants remain aligned with state and federal airport development requirements.

Aeronautics Bureau Chief Frank Farmer emphasized the…

Sep 24

ALDOT announces grants for seven local airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $145,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements.

Bay Minette Municipal Airport will receive $165,471 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $9,193 from a state grant for land acquisition. The airport will provide $9,193 in matching local funds for a total value…

Sep 05

ALDOT announces grants for thirteen local airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $700,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements.

Bessemer Municipal Airport will receive $215,506 from a state grant for airfield pavement maintenance. The airport will provide $71,835 in matching local funds, for a total project value of $287,341.

The Courtland Airport…

Aug 16

ALDOT announces grants for several municipal airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) today announced it has awarded over $485,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements.

The Auburn University Regional Airport in Auburn will receive $790,844 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $43,935 from a state grant to expand the north terminal area apron. The airport will provide $43,937…