Atmore, Other South Alabama Airports Receive Grants

July 31, 2018

The airport in Atmore and seven others in Southwest Alabama were awarded federal Department of Transportation grants.

The Atmore Municipal Airport was awarded $72,000 to construct a fuel farm and update their Airport Master Plan Study.

“Having a well-maintained and quality airport is critical in terms of economic development and helping bring new jobs to our region,” Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) said. “These grants will be put to good use to help improve our infrastructure in Southwest Alabama.”

In addition to Atmore, other grants awarded were:

  • The Bay Minette Municipal Airport was awarded $45,000 to update their Airport Master Plan Study, and $55,000 to remove obstructions.
  • The Jack Edwards National Airport in Gulf Shores was awarded $150,000 for runway safety improvements.
  • The Monroe County Aeroplex was awarded $506,105 to rehabilitate the runway.
  • The Jeremiah Denton airport on Dauphin Island was awarded $149,400 to rehabilitate the runway.
  • The Foley Municipal Airport was awarded $259,149 to construct a taxiway.
  • The Mobile Regional Airport was awarded $1.1 million to improve airport drainage, acquire friction measuring equipment, and update airport mast.
  • The Brewton Municipal Airport was awarded $300,000 to rehabilitate runway lighting.
Pictured: The Atmore Municipal Airport. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

One Response to “Atmore, Other South Alabama Airports Receive Grants”

  1. Trocarman on July 31st, 2018 4:41 pm

    Excellent. Thank you Mr. Byrne.

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