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Transportation

Alabama's transportation infrastructure includes five interstate highways, part of a network of over 74,000 miles (119,091 km) of paved public roads.

Alabama is served by 25 freight railroads, including five Class I railroads, carrying cargo over 3,362 miles of track.

The state has one of the largest inland waterway systems in the nation, with nearly 1,300 miles of navigable waterways along six corridors. The navigable systems connect to more than 15,000 miles of inland waterways in 23 states.

At Mobile, the Alabama state Port Authority operates Alabama's deepwater port, which is served by some 100 overseas shipping lines and a dozen towing companies to connect Alabama with major ports around the world.

Alabama is served by 13 airlines operating through six airports and providing more than 300 daily flights. The state also has international air freight service through Huntsville's International Intermodal Center.

Please click below for a comprehensive outline of Alabama's extensive transportation network.

Transportation Document

Please click below for printable Alabama transportation-related maps.

Alabama Commercial Airports Map
Alabama & U.S. Interstate Network Map
Federal & State Highway Map
Alabama Major Rail Service Map