WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $986 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fifth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.
“This significant investment in airport improvements in Kentucky will fund construction and rehabilitation projects that will help maintain high levels of safety in U.S. aviation," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.
The following airports will receive a grant:
* Lake Barkley State Park, Cadiz- $150,000 - grant funds will be used to improve the Runway 02/20 safety area.
* Bowman Field, Louisville-$562,500 - grant funds will be used to install airfield guidance signs.
* Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International-$5,538,862 - grant funds will be used to rehabilitate Taxiway S.
* Fulton Airport-$216,000 - grant funds will be used to remove obstructions.
* Rough River State Park, Falls of Rough- $300,000 - grant funds will be used to rehabilitate an aircraft parking area.
* London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field- $1,403,934-grant funds to rehabilitate Runway 06/24.
* Louisville Muhammad Ali International-$15,026,036- grant funds will be used to rehabilitate Taxiway C and reconstruct Taxiway G, rehabilitate lights for Runway 17R/35L and Runway 17L/35R and provide noise mitigation measures for public buildings and residences and acquire land for noise compatibility.
* Kyle-Oakley Field, Owensboro -$359,500 - grant funds acquire land for a protection zone for Runway 05.
* Owensboro-Daviess County Regional- $1,152,240 - grant funds will be used to rehabilitate Runway 18/36, Taxiway C and D and an aircraft parking area.
* Barkley Regional, Paducah- $2,296,605 - grant funds will be used to construct a terminal building.
* Lake Cumberland Regional, Somerset- $212,000-grant funds will be used to acquire snow removal equipment.
* Williamsburg-Whitley County, Williamsburg- $63,869 - grant funds will be used to improve airport drainage.
The FAA will award grants to 354 airports in 44 states and two territories Micronesia and Puerto Rico. Selected projects include runway reconstruction and rehabilitation, construction of firefighting facilities, and the maintenance of taxiways, aprons, and terminals. The construction and equipment supported by these grants will enhance safety and capacity while promoting economic growth in the regions served by each airport.
Airport infrastructure in the United States, with 3,332 airports and 5,000 paved runways, supports our economic competitiveness and improves quality of life. According to the FAA’s most recent economic analysis, U.S. civil aviation accounts for $1.6 trillion in total economic activity and supports nearly 11 million jobs. Under Secretary Chao’s leadership, the Department is delivering AIP investments for the American people, who depend on reliable infrastructure.
Airports can receive a certain amount of AIP entitlement funding each year based on activity levels and project needs. If their capital project needs exceed their available entitlement funds, the FAA can supplement their entitlements with discretionary funding.
See a complete listing of grants on our website.
Source: Federal Aviation Administration
