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2024 Inaugural Alabama Airport of the Year

This year at the 2024 Aviation Council of Alabama conference held at the Auburn University Regional Airport - AUO, the South Alabama Regional Airport - 79J, is the inaugural Alabama Airport of the Year for 2024. This award is based on outstanding efforts in the areas of airport management, serving the public, maintaining facilities, landscaping & grass maintenance, economic development, fuel sales, audit / financial reports and marketing. SARA graded out with an outstanding overall evaluation from inspections and reviews from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Aeronautics Bureau. In addition to being the Alabama Airport of the Year, SARA is nominated for the FAA Southeast Region Airport of the Year.

SARA Executive Director stated “This award is for all of Covington County. Many years ago we had a dream to provide our community with a successful airport, assist in job creation and be a driving force in our community. Today that reality is recognized by our peers all across our state. From our board members, supporting entities (Cov County Commission, City of Andalusia & City of Opp) partners and staff, this award is a reflection of your hard work. We couldn’t be more proud of you.”

PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
Dave Perry (Perry Bros - Phillips 66 Aviation Fuels)
Rick Tucker (Retired Director, Huntsville Intl Airport)
Adam Foutz (Auburn University Airport)
Jed Blackwell (Executive Director, SARA)
Natalie Hobbs (Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood)
Ben Harrison (Cullman Regional Airport)
Russ Kilgore (Retired Director, Gulf Shores Intl Airport)


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