Mobile Airport Authority receives $2M grant for Brookley Aeroplex expansion

By: Devon Sellers Calametti

The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) recently received a $2 million grant from the state Industrial Development Authority’s SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program, which supports industrial site development across Alabama. This funding, part of Gov. Kay Ivey’s statewide economic development initiative, is a key step in expanding the Brookley Aeroplex and boosting economic opportunities for the Mobile area.

The SEEDS grant is an important part of Alabama’s plan to prepare sites for new industries, driving job creation and economic growth, according to a press release from MAA. With more than $30 million from the SEEDS program, plus local funding, the state is primed to attract significant new industry. This $2 million grant allowed MAA to purchase 272 acres from the Mobile Housing Authority, earmarked for light industrial development, expanding the Brookley Aeroplex and offering businesses easy access to multiple transport options.

“We are immensely thankful to Governor Ivey and the State Industrial Development Authority for their commitment to the future of Mobile International Airport and the Brookley Aeroplex,” said Mobile Airport Authority Chairman Elliot Maisel. “This investment underscores the transformative potential of BFM for Mobile and Baldwin counties, and we look forward to delivering enhanced infrastructure that benefits our community.”

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