MOBILE, AL (May 21, 2026) – The new Mobile International Airport, expected to open in spring 2027, was showcased by the Engineering & Public Works Roadshow, a national initiative highlighting major infrastructure projects that strengthen communities. The airport project is the first Alabama site featured by the Roadshow, which has recognized more than 20 projects nationwide since 2022.
Designed to support Mobile’s growth as a multimodal hub for the Southeast, the new airport will relocate commercial passenger service from west Mobile to downtown Mobile. Opening with five gates and the ability to expand to 12, the facility will connect directly to local interstates, railroads, and the Port of Mobile, creating new opportunities for economic development and improving regional transportation efficiency.
Mobile leaders described the airport as a transformational investment for the city and region. Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said the project will improve tourism, strengthen connectivity, and enhance economic development opportunities. Officials with the Mobile Airport Authority also emphasized the strong partnerships among local, state, and federal agencies, along with private sector support, that made the project possible.
Representatives from ACEC, APWA, and ASCE noted that the airport demonstrates the long-term value of infrastructure investment and regional planning. The Engineering & Public Works Roadshow, a joint initiative of the three organizations, highlights projects and professionals that improve quality of life, strengthen resilience, and support long-term economic growth in communities across the country.
“Infrastructure is a system of systems, and the compatibility of one component of the network with the other largely determines how well our built environment is able to serve us,” said ASCE Alabama Section President Taylor Janney. “The new terminal building is far more integrated in Mobile’s highways, port, railroads, and city center, which doesn’t just improve the air travel experience – it makes each of those systems work more efficiently as we move people and goods across the region, country, and world.”
