Construct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded $172,828.42 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Starke County Airport Authority for design-phase services related to taxiway infrastructure improvements at Knox Airport in Knox, Indiana. This formula grant, obligated on September 10, 2025, with a completion date of September 9, 2029, funds Phase 1 design activities for the construction of a new 550-foot Taxiway B connector. The project will bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and contribute to improved operational efficiency and safety at the regional transportation facility.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. As a county-level airport authority, Starke County Airport Authority has a demonstrated track record of managing federal airport infrastructure grants, having successfully secured approximately $2.1 million in FAA funding between 2021 and 2025 for comprehensive airport improvements including runway rehabilitation, taxiway connector construction, and weather reporting equipment upgrades.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 550 foot taxiway b connector to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with knox, indiana.