Install wind cone/segmented circle; install runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) awarded a formula grant of $404,163.16 to the Hopkinsville Christian County Airport Board on September 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 17, 2029. This grant funds the final construction phase of a navigational aids and runway visual guidance improvement project at Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The project delivers two primary products: (1) acquisition and installation of a wind cone and segmented circle navigational aids to provide pilots with critical airfield information for safe approach and landing operations, and (2) installation of a Runway End Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system at both ends of Runway 08/26 to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

These infrastructure improvements support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enhancing airport navigational capabilities and safety area standards. The project represents a continuation of the airport board's multi-phase effort to modernize airport infrastructure, with prior phases having completed design work for the PAPI system. Upon completion, these navigational systems will ensure the regional airport facility maintains safe and efficient aviation services in compliance with the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems standards.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a wind cone and segmented circle navigational aids to provide pilots with critical airfield information. This project installs runway end precision approach path indicator system for existing runway 08/26, at 8 and 26 end, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hopkinsville, kentucky.