FOLEY – Foley is moving forward with plans to expand and improve the city airport with new hangars, taxilanes and drainage upgrades.
The Foley City Council approved applications for transportation grants to support the construction of 10 new T-hangars and related improvements.
Currently, the airport has 48 hangars, all of which are fully leased, with more than 100 applicants on the waiting list. The proposed hangars would be built in a 248-foot by 60-foot structure south of the apron, near the existing T-hangars.
To provide access to the new hangars, the city is also seeking funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) for the construction of new taxilanes.
This project builds on recent expansion efforts. In 2024, Foley added eight hangar units to the airport. On Sept. 2, the council approved applying for FAA and ALDOT grants to reimburse part of the cost of that project. The FAA has already provided two previous grants to cover portions of the 2024 expansion.
In addition to the new hangars and taxilanes, the city is pursuing grants to address drainage needs at the airport. The project will improve drainage south of the Runway Safety Area on the east side of the main runway. Water from a nearby neighborhood has been causing erosion, which could impact airport operations. Planned improvements will help slow water flow, reduce erosion risks, and improve overall drainage in the area.