Reconstruct apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $743,586.32 to Bardstown-Nelson County Airboard on July 20, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct 889 square yards of the existing main apron pavement at Bardstown Regional Airport in Kentucky that has reached the end of its useful life. This award funds a portion of Phase 2 construction; a separate associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. The recipient is a municipal airport authority serving Nelson County, Kentucky. Work will be performed at Bardstown-Nelson County Airport, Bardstown, KY 40004, with an ultimate completion date of July 19, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors, owners, or operators in developing infrastructure to support civil aeronautics and long-term economic benefits through investment in airport system development.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 889 square yards of the existing main apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant, which funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bardstown, kentucky.