Rehabilitate runway

The City of Kokomo received a $2.68 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 4, 2025, to rehabilitate Runway 5/23 at Kokomo Airport. The final phase of this project consists of constructing 3,401 feet of pavement to complete the rehabilitation of 6,001 feet of existing paved runway. The work is designed to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 3, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program funding supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. As a municipal government, the City of Kokomo has demonstrated capability in managing federal airport improvement projects, and this award represents continued investment in regional airport infrastructure serving the Kokomo, Indiana area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 6,001 feet of existing paved runway 5/23 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 3,401 feet of pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kokomo, indiana.