Three Huntsville-area airports will receive more than $4 million in funding for improvement projects. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced the grants on November 5 as part of a $73 million statewide airport improvement package.
The funding combines $53.6 million in federal funds, $7.3 million in airport contributions and $12.1 million in state grants. Across Alabama, the projects will support improvements such as parking lots, taxiways and wildlife fencing.
Huntsville International Airport receives funding for equipment and storage
Huntsville International Airport will receive two grants totaling approximately $2.7 million.
The airport will get $218,000 for a new aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. Additionally, $2.5 million will support construction of a storage building for snow removal equipment.
These projects will help the airport support its emergency response and airfield maintenance operations.
Huntsville Executive and Pryor Field receive additional grants
Huntsville Executive Airport will receive $877,000 for several improvement efforts. The funding covers an environmental study, environmental mitigation and rehabilitation of Taxiways 1 and 2.
Meanwhile, Pryor Field Regional Airport in Limestone County will receive $463,000. The grant will fund sealcoating and new markings for its terminal apron.
Together, the three airports will receive approximately $4.06 million for the listed projects.
31 other Alabama airports included in improvement program
Beyond the Huntsville area, 31 other airports across Alabama will receive funding through the statewide program.
The list includes Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Mobile International Airport, Montgomery Regional Airport, Tuscaloosa National Airport and several regional and municipal airports.
Other recipients include Anniston Regional Airport, Auburn University Regional Airport, Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field, Guntersville Municipal Airport, Northeast Alabama Regional Airport and Shelby County Airport.
The statewide package totals $73 million, with projects covering a range of airport infrastructure and equipment needs.
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