AIRPORT ROAD
SubstationAlabama
At a glance
AIRPORT ROAD is an electric transmission substation in Alabama. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of AIRPORT ROAD, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELLEFONTE | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jackson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 68.3 |
| TAP152961 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jackson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 68.0 |
| UNKNOWN109680 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Dade County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 64.6 |
| KENSINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Dade County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 63.8 |
| TAP145873 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Etowah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.6 |
| EC Coal Jackson County | Greenfield | AL | Jackson County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.7 |
| EC Coal DeKalb County | Greenfield | AL | DeKalb County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.6 |
| EC Coal DeKalb County | Greenfield | AL | DeKalb County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.6 |
How does AIRPORT ROAD compare with other substations in Alabama?
Alabama has 2,790 substation records in HIFLD, of which 158 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 98 named substations in the state are in AIRPORT ROAD's 115–229 kV band (62% of named stations). 48 sit in a higher band. 15 named substations in Alabama operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 161 kV.
How do candidate sites near AIRPORT ROAD score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Jackson County, Dade County, Etowah County, DeKalb County. The Alabama average across 3,107 scored sites is 55. 1,164 of those Alabama sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is AIRPORT ROAD substation?
AIRPORT ROAD has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so AIRPORT ROAD is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to AIRPORT ROAD substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through AIRPORT ROAD in the HIFLD line data.
Where is AIRPORT ROAD substation located?
AIRPORT ROAD is in Alabama at 34.4446, -85.7540. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Jackson County, Dade County, Etowah County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near AIRPORT ROAD substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of AIRPORT ROAD. The highest-scoring is BELLEFONTE at 68/100. Across Alabama, the average DC Readiness score is 55.
Other 161 kV substations in Alabama
- CHEROKEE· 15 lines
- WILSON DAM· 10 lines
- GUNTERSVILLE DAM· 9 lines
- HUNTSVILLE· 9 lines
- DECATUR· 8 lines
- NORTHWEST PRIMARY· 8 lines
- ATHENS· 7 lines
- WHEELER DAM· 7 lines
- All named substations in Alabama· 158 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Alabama· 3,107 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Alabama
- Substations by state
About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “AIRPORT ROAD substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/airport-road-3d50aaee (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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