Thanks to a new $2 million federal grant, Huntsville International Airport celebrated the launch Phase I of the West Aviation development, marking a major milestone for North Alabama’s aerospace and economic infrastructure Thursday, September 24.
The grant was secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
$2 million grant to fund West Aviation project
The $2 million allocation will fund the initial land development phase to the west of West Runway 18R/36L.
According to a statement from HSV, this foundational work positions HSV to recruit top-tier aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) companies, expanding the airport’s capacity to serve defense, aerospace and and advanced manufacturing sectors…