Airport Authority

Thank you for your interest in doing business at MSL. There are plenty of business opportunities that are awarded to The Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Authority is comprised of business and aviation professional committed to providing the Northwest Alabama Region superior aviation services and facilities.

Airport Authority members serve three (3) year terms and are appointed by County Commissioners from Lauderdale and Colbert counties.

If you are interested in the Airport Authority Application process, please visit the following links to learn more:
Lauderdale County
Colbert County

Airport Authority Members:

Dr. Gilbert Melson, Chairman
Barry Auchly, Vice-Chairman
Rick East, Secretary/Treasurer
Buddy Brook, Member
Joe McKinney, Member
Dr. Bill Collignon, Member
Ty McConnell, Member
Barry Griffith, A.A.E., Manager/Airport Director