Conduct/update airport drainage study; construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Frankfort Clinton County Airport Authority (doing business as Frankfort Municipal Airport) a Project Grant of $176,488.42 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2029. Phase 1 of this project consists of preliminary engineering studies to support two primary infrastructure initiatives: conducting a new airport drainage study and constructing a new 400-foot west hangar taxilane. These improvements are designed to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the Frankfort, Indiana airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The Airport Improvement Program funding supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. This grant contributes to the Frankfort Municipal Airport's ongoing modernization efforts, which have included multiple federal awards totaling approximately $1.3 million between 2021 and 2025 for hangar construction, infrastructure improvements, and airport facility enhancements in the Great Lakes Region. The preliminary engineering phase funded by this award will establish the technical foundation necessary for subsequent construction and infrastructure development activities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts a new airport drainage study. This project constructs a new 400 foot west hangar taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of the preliminary engineering studies. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with frankfort, indiana.