ALDOT Awards Over $12 Million in Grants for Airport Infrastructure Improvements
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded over $12 million in state grants through the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program to public-use airports across the state. This funding will support various infrastructure projects, including improvements at airports in Anniston…
Birmingham, AL, November 6, 2026 —
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced the distribution of over $12 million in state grants aimed at enhancing infrastructure at public-use airports throughout Alabama. The funding is provided through the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program.
The program supports a range of essential infrastructure projects designed to improve the operational capabilities and safety of airports across the state. While specific project details for each airport were not fully detailed, the grants are intended to address critical needs within the state’s aviation network.
Among the recipients of this funding are airports located in Anniston and Tuscaloosa. These grants will contribute to vital upgrades and improvements at these facilities, though the exact nature and scope of the projects in these specific locations were not provided in the announcement.
The Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program is a state-led initiative to bolster the infrastructure of public-use airports, recognizing their importance to the state’s economy and transportation system. The total amount awarded across all recipient airports exceeds $12 million. Information regarding the specific breakdown of funds per airport or the timeline for project completion was not immediately available.
ALDOT manages various programs to ensure the continued development and maintenance of Alabama’s transportation infrastructure, including its network of airports.
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