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Shelby announces FAA grants for airport infrastructure upgrades

Eight local airports throughout Alabama will receive more than $8.29 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants.
July 1, 2021

Shelby announces $61 Million in grants for Alabama airports

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, today announced that 25 local airports across the state of Alabama will receive a total of $60,999,054 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The funding, some of which is made available through the Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) of 2020, was awarded by the U.S. Department … Continued
April 29, 2020

Shelby announces $650,000 in FAA funding for Eufaula’s Weedon Field

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that Weedon Field in Eufaula is receiving $650,000 in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the rehabilitation and expansion of the existing apron. This FAA grant is awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the agency’s efforts to support airport infrastructure improvements. … Continued
November 25, 2019

Shelby announces New Southwest Alabama Regional Airport in Clarke County

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized the transition of the current Thomasville Airport in Thomasville, Alabama, into a new regional airport for residents across the southwest region of Alabama. The current local Thomasville airport will officially become the Southwest Alabama Regional Airport. “The recent growth and … Continued
November 14, 2019

Shelby announces $2.6 million in funding for local airport improvements

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced that five local airports across the state of Alabama will receive $2.63 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The federal funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety advances, and equipment acquisition. “This FAA funding will bring … Continued
September 23, 2019

Shelby announces that Alabama airports will receive $9.7 Million in FAA Grants

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Tuesday that 19 local airports throughout Alabama have been awarded more than $9.7 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants. “This $9.7 million in funding awarded by the Department of Transportation will significantly aid in the development of local airports across the state of Alabama,” Shelby said. “Investing in local … Continued
July 3, 2019

Byrne applauds FAA grants for two South Alabama airports

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, released a statement Tuesday applauding FAA’s announcement of grants to two Southwest Alabama airports. “Airports are a valuable component of our transportation infrastructure and an important economic development tool,” Byrne said. “With the improvements made possible by these grants in Foley and Mobile, our district’s infrastructure network will become stronger. I … Continued
June 27, 2019

Shelby announces $25.9 million in FAA Grants for Statewide Airport Infrastructure Upgrades

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that 20 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $25.9 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety advances, and equipment acquisition. “The FAA grants awarded to … Continued
June 11, 2019

Shelby announces local airports will receive $20.8 million in FAA funding for improvements

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced that five local airports across the state of Alabama will receive $20.8 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety advances, and equipment acquisition. “This FAA funding will significantly improve the functionality, … Continued
May 13, 2019