FAA announces $22.7 million in Airport Improvement Program grants to Kentucky

WASHINGTON (WTVQ/Press Release) – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded more than $766 million in grants to build safer, more sustainable and more accessible airports across the United States. The funding from the fifth round of FY 2021 Airport Improvement Program grants will pay for projects at 279 airports in 44 states plus Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Of that funding, $22.7 million has been granted to Kentucky for various airport improvements.

“These grants will improve safety, sustainability and accessibility at airports across our country,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said.

Due to the American Rescue Plan, the projects announced will not have to pay the usual local match given the nearly $100 million provided in the law.

The following Kentucky airport projects have received funding from the FAA:

• Cynthiana-Harrsion County (0I8) – Construct Building – $65,011
• Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) – Energy Efficiency Equipment/Infrastructure – $10,633,807
• Middlesboro-Bell County (1A6) – Obstructions Marking/Lighting/Removal, Acquire Easement For Approaches, Obstructions Marking/Lighting/Removal – $443,820
• Wayne County (EKQ) – Improve Airport Drainage/Erosion Control, Seal Runway Pavement Surface/Pavement Joints – $239,625
• Barkley Regional (PAH) – Construct Terminal Building – $11,063,578
• Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) – Conduct Airport Related Environmental Assessment/Plan/Study – $27,777

The Airport Improvement Program receives approximately $3.2 billion in funding each year. The FAA plans to award more than 1,800 grants in 2021. A complete listing of grants (PDF) and AIP Grants Data by State is on the FAA website.