Press Huntsville International Airport (HSV), was named one of the Top Ten Small Airports in the US as part of the 2021 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. We were the only airport in in Alabama to have secured a spot in the contest. Nominees were chosen by a panel of experts that included…

The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact all aspects of operations at HSV. From continually evolving guidance on safe and healthy travel to the temporary FDA approval of a vaccine, the airport pivoted continually to accommodate air travelers. Leisure travel began to boom in late FY21 as passengers felt more comfortable flying for vacation and family…

HSV Master Plan Completed Huntsville International Airport completed the update of the airport’s new Master Plan in July 2020. Representatives from the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority and the project team led by Michael Baker International spent months engaging community leaders, business owners and residents encouraging them to share their vision and aspirations for the future…

The Port of Huntsville saw many positives to celebrate in 2021. Here are some of our accolades, highlights and recognition received throughout the year: Governmental Affairs/Planning HSV received discretionary grant awards totaling $23,288,457 for the purpose of rehabilitating runway 18R/36L and upgrading the HSV security system. Additionally, the COVID-19 relief-related ACRGP grant provided $4,174,365, and…

The Port of Huntsville values opportunities to give back to the community, and even with constraints placed on most activities by the presence of the COVID pandemic, FY21 was a year of giving back and getting involved for our staff and organization. Front Tier WorkersTo recognize the valiant efforts of frontline workers during the pandemic, POH…

HSV is engaged locally, statewide and nationwide with aviation organizations and industry. Port of Huntsville executives serve on boards and committees as well as work on legislative initiatives to further economic development and provide leadership in the transportation industry. Rick Tucker, Port of Huntsville CEO Serves on the U.S. Department of Commerce Advisory Committee on…

See Something Say Something The Department of Homeland Security recognized four HSV employees for their part in thwarting a human trafficking incident at HSV. In follow up HSV has partnered with the Junior League to mount information in the bathroom stalls at the airport to aid human trafficking victims and to educate the public. HSV’s…

Jetplex Industrial Park Even in a pandemic year, business never slowed down at the Jetplex Industrial Park. Ground breakings celebrated new construction, new services were launched and facility expansions showed that economic development was alive and well in Huntsville in FY21. –Polaris expands in Jetplex Industrial Park –Navistar broke ground on a new and expanded…

HSV Master Plan Completed Huntsville International Airport completed the update of the airport’s new Master Plan in July 2020. Representatives from the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority and the project team, led by Michael Baker International spent months engaging community leaders, business owners, and residents to encourage them to share their vision and aspirations for the…