What Mobile Airport Authority does

Mobile Airport Authority is a government state entity established in 1980 by the City of Mobile and formalized in 1982 by the Alabama Legislature to own and operate aviation infrastructure across Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama. The authority manages four distinct aviation assets: Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), a commercial passenger facility with non-stop service to five major hubs via American Airlines, Delta, and United; Mobile International Airport (BFM), a new $362 million terminal under construction at the Brookley Aeroplex with initial five gates expandable to twelve, targeted to open fall 2026; Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, a multimodal industrial complex integrating air (two runways including a 9,618 ft main runway), rail (CSX with ~500,000 sf of rail-served buildings), road (I-10 with two direct interchanges), and water (Port of Mobile adjacency with 41 berths and 40-ft channel depth) — hosting the Airbus A320 family final assembly line and 80+ aerospace tenants; and St. Elmo Airport, a 738-acre general aviation facility acquired in 2022.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: aviation fees and charges (landing fees, terminal fees) assessed to airlines and aircraft operators; real estate leasing of land and buildings to aerospace manufacturers, MRO providers, and industrial tenants at Mobile Aeroplex; and concessions including car rental agreements, retail, food and beverage, parking ($1/hour, $8-$12/day depending on facility), and Executive Club memberships ($75/year individual, $10/day pass). The authority also pursues federal grant funding (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FAA grants, congressional appropriations), having secured approximately $72.5M in federal grants from 2022 through 2026 for the BFM terminal and related infrastructure. Major customers include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines (commercial passengers and cargo), the 80+ aerospace tenants at Brookley (Airbus, Star Aviation, VT Aerospace, Safran), FBO customers for general aviation, and various logistics and freight operators leveraging multimodal connectivity. The authority maintains Safety Management System (SMS), Title VI, and ADA compliance frameworks and is governed by a Board of Directors with current Chairman Sandy Stimpson and Acting Executive Director J. Adam Hays following the March 2026 leadership transition.

Name

Mobile Airport Authority

Legal name

Mobile Airport Authority

Website

https://mobileairportauthority.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mobile Airport Authority is a government airport authority operating four aviation facilities across Alabama's Gulf Coast — Mobile Regional Airport, Mobile International Airport (new terminal opening 2026), Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley (multimodal aerospace hub with Airbus A320 assembly), and St. Elmo Airport — serving commercial airlines, 80+ aerospace tenants, and general aviation operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Aviation Infrastructure

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Airport operations
• Aviation infrastructure
• Commercial passenger services
• Air cargo logistics
• Aerospace industrial leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mobile

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Aviation Fees and Charges: Landing fees, terminal fees, and other aviation-related charges assessed to airlines and aircraft operators using the authority's airports. Landing fee documents are publicly available.
2. Real Estate Leasing: Leasing of land and buildings at Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley and other facilities to aerospace manufacturers, industrial tenants, and aviation businesses. The authority offers flexible lease options and end-to-end turnkey services.
3. Concessions and Ground Transportation: Revenue from car rental concessions, retail, food and beverage, and other ground transportation services operating at airport facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mobile Airport Authority is a non-profit government entity that owns and operates four aviation assets along the Alabama Gulf Coast: Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), Mobile International Airport (BFM), Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, and St. Elmo Airport. The authority provides commercial passenger air services, aerospace and industrial real estate leasing, multimodal logistics infrastructure (air, rail, road, water), general aviation services, and terminal concessions.

Product overview

Mobile Airport Authority operates a portfolio of four distinct aviation facilities spanning the Alabama Gulf Coast: Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) serving commercial passengers with connections to major hub cities via American Airlines, Delta, and United; Mobile International Airport (BFM), a new terminal at the Brookley Aeroplex positioned to become the primary commercial gateway by fall 2026 with initial five gates expandable to twelve; Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, a mixed-use industrial complex supporting aerospace manufacturing with rail, road, water, and air logistics including the Airbus A320 assembly line; and St. Elmo Airport, a general aviation facility for corporate and private aircraft. The authority also provides supporting services including parking operations, executive lounge facilities, business development programs, and terminal navigation tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mobile Regional Airport (MOB): Commercial passenger airport serving Mobile, Alabama with non-stop flights to major hubs
• Mobile International Airport (BFM)
• Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley
• St. Elmo Airport

Products and services

• Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) Commercial passenger airport located in west Mobile offering non-stop flights to five major hub cities (Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, and Washington D.C.) via American Airlines, Delta, and United. Serves the Mobile region with traditional airport amenities.
• Mobile International Airport (BFM) New Gulf Coast airport terminal located at Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, conveniently off I-10 near Downtown Mobile. Features a full-service Fixed Base Operation (FBO) operating 24/7 with on-site aircraft maintenance and repair. Designed to replace Mobile Regional Airport for commercial passenger service by fall 2026.
• Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley Mixed-use industrial complex combining rail, road, and water transportation with state-of-the-art general aviation facilities. Features two runways accommodating any aircraft in the world. Home to aerospace manufacturing, distribution, aviation, and aerospace sector tenants including Airbus A320 family assembly line.
• St. Elmo Airport General aviation airport located in Grand Bay, Alabama, approximately 18 miles from Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley. The 738-acre facility includes a 3,998 ft runway, aircraft parking apron with 25 tie-downs, T hangars, private hangars, and an operational fuel farm. Primarily serves corporate and private aircraft.
• Parking Services On-site parking facilities at both Mobile Regional Airport and Mobile International Airport. Includes short-term ($1/hour; $12/day at MOB; $10/day at BFM), long-term ($10/day at MOB; $8/day at BFM), and Express Parking PASS options (free enrollment) with various rate structures and amenities. Disabled Veteran parking free with appropriate license plates.
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
• Executive Club
• Aerospace and Industrial Real Estate Leasing
• Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Services
• Meeting Room Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• Project currently tracking approximately $19 million under the approved $381 million budget (estimated cost ~$362 million)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vantage GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026The Mobile Airport Authority board debated a proposed $6 million consulting contract with the Vantage Group for Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) services ahead of opening the new Mobile International Airport. The proposed engagement was estimated at $200,000 per month over three years. Board chair Sandy Stimpson pushed for approval to negotiate a term sheet with Vantage, but member Walter Bell raised concerns about the rushed timeline, lack of an indemnity clause, and potential loss of autonomy to a consulting partner. The board tentatively scheduled a special meeting to revisit the deal.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Huntsville International Airport: Another Alabama airport authority operating both commercial passenger service and the Jetplex Industrial Park, with comparable multimodal aerospace tenant strategy. Most directly comparable US peer in terms of combining scheduled passenger flights with adjacent aerospace/industrial real estate.
• Birmingham Airport Authority: Alabama's largest airport authority operating Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport with a similar mix of commercial service, general aviation, and industrial real estate. Comparable governance structure as a municipal airport authority in the same state.
• Pensacola International Airport: Neighboring Gulf Coast airport authority that has historically captured passenger leakage from Mobile. Operates commercial passenger service with similar mid-size market dynamics and competing directly for Mobile's addressable passenger base.
• Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport: Neighboring Gulf Coast airport authority offering comparable commercial service and general aviation facilities. Competes for the same Mobile-region passenger pool and serves a similar secondary market with regional airline partnerships.
• Jacksonville Aviation Authority: Multi-airport authority operating Jacksonville International Airport plus Cecil Airport and Herlong Recreational Airport, combining commercial, industrial, and general aviation assets. Highly comparable as a multi-facility airport authority with diversified revenue streams.
• Panama City - Bay County Airport and Industrial District: Unique airport authority combining commercial airport operations with industrial district real estate, very similar in structure to Mobile's airport-plus-aeroplex model. Operates in a comparable Florida Gulf Coast market.
• Louisville Regional Airport Authority: Mid-size airport authority operating Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and Bowman Field with cargo, commercial, and general aviation operations. Comparable multi-facility governance and diversified aviation/real estate model.

Broad incumbents

• Hillsborough County Aviation Authority: Authority operating Tampa International Airport and three general aviation airports, with significantly larger passenger volumes. Comparable multi-airport governance model and revenue mix, though at materially larger scale.
• Greater Orlando Aviation Authority: Large Florida airport authority operating Orlando International and Orlando Executive airports with extensive commercial and industrial operations. Comparable multi-airport authority structure though at materially larger scale.

Regional players

• Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport: Nearby Florida Panhandle airport competing in the broader Gulf Coast market. Operates commercial service with similar mid-market dynamics but in a different state regulatory environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MobileRegional
• Facebookfacebook.com/MobileRegionalAirport
• Instagraminstagram.com/mobairport

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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