Mobile Downtown Airport Awarded $4.8 Million Federal Grant

MOBILE, Ala. (June 30, 2021) – The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) will receive a $4.8 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to rehabilitate an apron at the Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM).

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) announced eight airports in Alabama, including the Mobile Downtown Airport, will receive funding for various airport improvements. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

“We especially want to express our gratitude to Senator Shelby for his support and assistance securing funding for the Mobile Downtown Airport,” said Chris Curry, Mobile Airport Authority President. “This project is one more step in improving our facility for future commercial air service, our current tenants, and potential economic development opportunities in our region.”

In his press release, Senator Shelby said, “These grants are important investments in the safety, security, and growth of our local airports, which contribute to our overall economic success. The improvements will support rural development and the quality of travel in Alabama. I look forward to their implementation and lasting benefits.”

This FAA grant is administered through the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). About Mobile Airport Authority The Mobile Airport Authority owns and operates Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM), and the Brookley Aeroplex generating $1.8 Billion in economic value for Alabama.

Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines serve the Mobile Regional Airport, providing direct service to four major hubs: Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, and Houston.

MOB is also home to Airbus Space and Defense. BFM is located next to the Port of Mobile. The unparalleled geographical location supports the Authority’s multimodal ability to bring maritime, rail trucking, and aviation together in one area. BFM also serves as home to Airbus Final Assembly Line, Airbus Engineering, ST Aerospace, and Continental Motors. The Brookley Aeroplex is an industrial complex that supports the operation of BFM, and it is home to more than 90 businesses that include supply chain providers and others that support the transportation industry.