Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Perry County Airport Authority a $941,341.05 project grant on September 11, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate runway infrastructure at Perry County Airport in Tell City, Indiana. This Phase 2 project encompasses the rehabilitation of 4,275 feet of existing paved Runway 13/31, designed to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 10, 2029.

This grant represents the construction phase of a multi-phase runway rehabilitation initiative, following a design phase funded in August 2024. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support airport infrastructure modernization and maintenance nationwide, with eligible projects including runway reconstruction and rehabilitation work. The award reflects the FAA's commitment to maintaining safe and efficient airport infrastructure through long-term transportation investments that support economic benefits in the Tell City region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 4,400 feet of existing paved runway 13/31 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of rehabilitating 4,275 feet of runway. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tell city, indiana.