Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded a formula grant totaling $787,897.89 to the Hazard-Perry County Airport Board on August 12, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds the second phase of construction for a new 10,000 square-foot aircraft hangar facility at Wendell H. Ford Airport in Hazard, Kentucky. The second phase specifically encompasses 6,514 square feet of construction designed to support aircraft storage and maintenance operations. The hangar project is structured to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating revenue from aviation services while meeting civil aeronautics infrastructure needs in the region.

The project completion is scheduled for August 11, 2029, with this grant serving as part of a phased funding approach in conjunction with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant that covers the remaining eligible project portions. The Hazard-Perry County Airport Board, as the recipient, is responsible for project execution and compliance with standard FAA grant requirements, including environmental assessments, periodic reporting on project progress, and maintenance of airport infrastructure records through the grant agreement period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 10,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of construction of 6,514 square feet. This is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hazard, kentucky.