Update airport master plan

The City of Kenai received a Project Grant award of $955,045.26 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective July 3, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 2, 2029. This grant funds the update and modernization of the existing airport master plan study, including the development of an updated airport layout plan with comprehensive master plan narrative documentation.

The grant directly supports infrastructure planning and development for Kenai Airport in Alaska, enabling the municipality to maintain current airport facility planning documentation required by FAA regulations. Master planning projects under the Airport Improvement Program are fundamental to ensuring airports meet current and projected civil aeronautics demand while supporting safe and efficient airport system operations. The four-year project timeline aligns with standard planning cycles for airport infrastructure modernization initiatives, positioning the City of Kenai to guide future capital improvement decisions and infrastructure investments at the airport facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study/airport layout plan with master plan narrative. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kenai, alaska.