Federal investment targets airport improvements as Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority pursues aviation development, infrastructure modernization and new economic opportunities in Alabama's Black Belt.
SELMA, Ala. | Craig Field Airport in Selma is receiving $250,000 in federal community project funding for airport improvements, marking a new investment in aviation infrastructure and economic development in Alabama's Black Belt region.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., presented the funding during a ceremony attended by airport officials and community representatives, highlighting continued federal support for infrastructure improvements in Alabama's 7th Congressional District.
The ceremonial check identifies the award as part of Community Project Funding for fiscal year 2026, with $250,000 designated for Craig Field Airport-Selma and specifically allocated for airport improvements.
The funding comes as the Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority works to strengthen its aviation operations, modernize infrastructure and expand the airport's role as an economic development asset for Dallas County and surrounding communities.
