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Pensacola International Airport Secures $9M Federal Grant for Infrastructure Upgrades

The Palafox building celebrates its grand opening in Pensacola, while the local airport receives a record $9M federal grant.

By Colin Percy · May 19, 2026

The Palafox building is reaching completion in Pensacola, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Friday. Simultaneously, Pensacola Airport has been awarded a $9 million federal grant, marking the largest funding package in the facility's history.

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