Construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar; construct taxilane

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides $399,466.67 to the County of Norton, Kansas to construct a new 300-foot taxilane and an 8,400 square foot aircraft hangar at the Norton Municipal Airport.

The taxilane construction will provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar area, bringing the airport into conformity with current standards. The new hangar will be used for aircraft storage and maintenance, helping the airport become more self-sustaining by generating revenue. This grant funds the final phase of the overall project, which is associated with previous Airport Improvement Program and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grants that covered the remaining eligible portions. The project is intended to benefit the Norton, Kansas area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 300-foot taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. . This project constructs a new 8,400 square foot hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds a portion of a project. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project is associated with airport improvement program grants and bipartisan infrastructure law grants that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with norton, kansas.