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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) today announced it has awarded over $3.6 million in state funding to 16 local airports for improvements.

Among those receiving funds is the Florala Municipal Airport, which will receive $34,254 from a state grant for pavement maintenance of the midfield apron and taxiway connector. The airport will also provide $11,418 in matching local funds for a total project value of $45,672.

The Enterprise Municipal Airport will receive $500,000 from a state grant to construct a corporate hangar. The City of Enterprise will also provide $500,000 in matching local funds for a total project value of $1,000,000.

These grants are funded through ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. Through the program, financial assistance and other engineering or technical services can be provided to airport owners regarding the acquisition, construction, expansion, or operation of airport facilities.

Florala Municipal Airport is located at 4138 Sixth Street in Florala.

For more information 334-858-6720.