Update airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $138,181.05 to Bardstown-Nelson County Airboard on June 24, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to update the airport master plan serving Bardstown, Kentucky. The project, with an anticipated completion date of June 23, 2029, will deliver two primary deliverables: an updated airport layout plan with comprehensive master plan narrative and an updated solid waste recycling plan. This planning grant supports the Bardstown regional airport's strategic infrastructure development and operational management by providing current, federally-compliant documentation necessary for ongoing airport operations and future capital planning.

Under the Airport Improvement Program, which funds development, maintenance, and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, this planning-phase grant represents a foundational investment that enables airports to establish current baseline assessments and strategic frameworks for subsequent infrastructure projects. The award aligns with FAA strategic priorities of operational excellence and infrastructure resilience by ensuring the municipal airport authority maintains current planning documents required for continued federal grant eligibility and long-term sustainability of the regional aviation facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative and includes an updated solid waste recycling plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bardstown, kentucky.