Rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Kearney $1,383,157.89 on June 9, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to rehabilitate taxilane and apron pavement at Kearney Regional Airport.

The project rehabilitates 22,371 feet of existing taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life and 31,303 square yards of existing apron pavement to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the project; an Airport Investment Grant and a Congressionally Directed Spending Grant fund the remaining eligible portion.

Performance extends through June 8, 2030, with work performed in Kearney, Nebraska. The grant benefits airports associated with Kearney, Nebraska.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 22,371 feet of existing taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 31,303 square yards of existing apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the project. This grant is associated with an airport investment grant and a congressionally directed spending grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kearney, nebraska.