Aeronautics Bureau Archives

Jun 16, 2026

Alabama Airport Improvement Grants Total $2 Million

Aerial view of a newly resurfaced runway at an Alabama public-use airport supported by Alabama airport improvement grants through ALDOT's Airport Improvement Funding Program.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $2 million in state grants to support improvement projects at nine local airports.

The grants are part of ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program, which provides financial assistance and technical support to public-use airports across the state. Eligible projects may include land acquisition, runway upgrades,…

Jan 30, 2026

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 03, 2025

How ALDOT’s Aeronautics bureau supports Alabama airports

Photo depicting a meeting between the Aeronautics Bureau and consultants.

The ALDOT Aeronautics bureau grant program does more than distribute funds, it carefully coordinates a process that helps Alabama’s airports grow and meet the needs of their local communities.

At the heart of this effort is the annual airport funding cycle. Developed with input from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport directors and engineering consultants,…