Construct/expand terminal parking lot

This formula grant award of $157,894.74 was issued on August 12, 2025, by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Licking County Regional Airport Authority in Heath, Ohio. The grant provides final reimbursement for the construction of a new nonrevenue-producing terminal parking lot at Newark Heath Airport, a non-primary airport facility. The project, completed in August 2023, expanded passenger vehicle parking capacity to better accommodate airport users and support the airport's operational infrastructure needs.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP (Airport Improvement Program) funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. This specific award represents the closing reimbursement phase for completed terminal parking lot construction, contributing to the FAA's broader strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The grant period extends through August 11, 2029, to allow for project closeout and administrative activities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructed a new nonrevenue producing terminal parking lot at nonprimary airport to accommodate more vehicle parking for airport passengers. This grant funds the final reimbursement of this project completed in august 2023. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with newark, ohio.