Lanett Regional Airport receives grant
CONTRIBUTED BY ALDOT
LANETT — The Alabama Department of Transportation has awarded more than $3.1 million in Alabama airport grants to support improvement projects at 11 local airports across the state, including key funding dedicated to the Lanett Regional Airport.
With this latest round of grants, ALDOT has awarded nearly $5.34 million through the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program so far in 2026.
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, facility repairs, maintenance and operational improvements.
As part of the statewide distribution, Lanett Regional Airport will receieve a total investment of $500,496 for apron expansion across two separate grant projects:
• Apron Expansion (AIP): $325,128 total project cost ($8,128 ALDOT state share; $8,128 city of Lanett local match; $308,872 FAA federal share
• Apron Expansion (AIG): $175,368 total project cost ($4,384 ALDOT state share; $4,384 city of Lanett local match; $166,600 FAA federal share)
In total, ALDOT’s contribution of $12,512, combined with $12,512 in local matching funds from the city of Lanett, successfully leverages $475,472 in federal FAA funding to expand aircraft parking and maneuvering areas at the airport.
“Safe, reliable airport facilities require continued investment,” said Frank Farmer, bureau chief of ALDOT’s Aeronautics Bureau. “These grants will help local airports address important needs and maintain facilities that pilots, businesses and communities can depend on.”
These grants reflect ALDOT’s continued investment in the state’s air transportation system, which supports emergency response, commerce, tourism and more.
The Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program was established to assist airport owners with the planning, construction and maintenance of aviation facilities. ALDOT may also provide engineering and technical support as needed for approved projects. Planning for the fiscal year 2027 program is currently underway.
