# Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority

# Last Modification Date: Jun 01, 2026

# Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority

## K.D. Powell

##### Office Manager \*\*Address:\*\* 48 Craig Industrial Park , Selma, Alabama 36701 \*\*Phone:\*\* \[334-874-7419\](tel:334-874-7419) \*\*Toll-free:\*\* N/A \*\*Fax:\*\* N/A \*\*Email:\*\* \*\*Website:\*\* \[craigfieldairport.com\](https://craigfieldairport.com/)

## About - Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority **A Legacy of Aviation and Innovation**

Located just south of Selma, Alabama, Craig Field carries a proud legacy that spans both military history and modern industrial development. Originally established in 1940 as Craig Army Air Field, the site played a crucial role in training military pilots during World War II and continued to serve as a key United States Air Force flight training base throughout the Cold War era. For decades, the base represented excellence in aviation training and national defense, shaping the careers of countless aviators.

In 1977, the United States Air Force officially deactivated Craig Air Force Base. Rather than let this historic facility fade into obscurity, local and state leaders seized the opportunity to transform it into a center for economic growth and innovation. By 1978, the site became known as Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority (CFAIA), a cooperative effort between public and private partners to revitalize the region’s economy through aviation and industrial enterprise.

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## Articles

- ![Craig Field Airport, located just south of Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County, has a rich history of service to this country.](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2026-07/CraigField-Hng205.JPG?itok=VvQ_9BDa "Craig Field Airport, located just south of Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County, has a rich history of service to this country.")

### [COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma Helps Its Partners Take Flight](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/alabama/collaborative-development-craig-field-airport-and-35975.md)

Article  Jun 17, 2026 | By: [Peter Francesconi](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/about-us/peter-francesconi-14926.md) 

When the U.S.A.F. deactivated the base in 1977, local and state leaders seized the opportunity to tr...

- ![Collaborative Development: Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma Helps Its Partners Take Flight](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/industry_news_on_home/public/2026-06/Craig%20Field-D81_1788.JPG?itok=_AMYiKgC "Collaborative Development: Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma Helps Its Partners Take Flight")

### [Collaborative Development: Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma Helps Its Partners Take Flight](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/alabama/collaborative-development-craig-field-airport-and-35914.md)

CASE STUDY  Jun 01, 2026

Craig Field Airport, located just south of Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County, has a rich history of service to this country. Established in 1940 as...