Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Daviess County a $285,421.05 Project Grant on September 10, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support airport infrastructure development in Washington, Indiana. This Phase 1 award funds the construction of an access road for new sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangars at the local airport. The project is designed to enhance the airport's operational capacity and financial sustainability by generating revenue through hangar leasing while maintaining a safe and efficient airport system in compliance with the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

The grant has an anticipated completion date of September 9, 2029, allowing sufficient time for design, permitting, and construction activities. As a civilian airport infrastructure project, this award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. Daviess County, as the grant recipient, is responsible for project execution and maintaining required documentation, including airport layout plans and accounting records throughout the grant agreement period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new sponsor-owned hangars for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of constructing the access road. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with washington, indiana.