Reconstruct apron. This grant is funded by the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded a $5.56 million Project Grant to the Wichita Airport Authority under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund the reconstruction of 107,705 square yards of existing general aviation apron pavement at Wichita, Kansas airports that has reached the end of its useful life. Specifically, the funding will support the second phase of reconstruction, consisting of 26,093 square yards of new pavement construction. The project aims to increase safety and operational efficiency for general aviation activities at airports associated with Wichita. Performance is scheduled from August 2022 to August 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 107,705 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project funds the second phase, which consists of construction of 26,093 square yards of pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wichita, kansas.