Construct/extend/improve safety area. This grant is funded by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded a $7.78 million Project Grant to the Fleming Mason County Airport through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the third phase of constructing Runway 7/25 safety area improvements at the airport located in Maysville, Kentucky. Specifically, the funding will support constructing 8,300 square yards of safety area to meet federal standards and enhance safety for airport operations. As a non-Part 139 certificated airport, Fleming Mason County Airport continues pursuing safety area upgrades as feasible. The grant aims to benefit the airport and surrounding Flemingsburg, Kentucky community by providing 100% federal funding for the project. Work is expected to be completed by June 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs the runway 7/25 safety area to meet standards and enhance the safety of operations at the airport. . This grant funds the third phase, which consists of the construction of 8,300 square yards of runway safety area improvements. Non-14 CFR part 139 certificated airports were not subjected to the runway safety area deadline of december 31, 2015, and some airports, including this one, continue to pursue further improvements as they become feasible. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with flemingsburg, kentucky.