Acquire aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant of $1,058,622.11 to Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport on August 26, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to acquire one new Index B Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle. This specialized equipment acquisition enhances safety capabilities at the airport and is designed to support emergency response operations and airport safety standards. The project completion date is August 25, 2029, allowing sufficient time for vehicle procurement, delivery, and integration into airport operations.

This grant funds a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIGG) providing the remaining eligible project funding. The Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport, located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a local government entity and public-use airport that serves as critical transportation infrastructure for the region. The ARFF vehicle acquisition aligns with the FAA's strategic objective of advancing airport safety and operational excellence across the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one new index B aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to enhance safety. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bowling green, kentucky.