Construct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Capital City Airport in Frankfort, Kentucky a Project Grant totaling $1,052,631.58 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 10, 2025. This grant funds Phase 1 design and construction activities for a new 7,000 square foot passenger terminal facility to accommodate passenger movement and baggage handling operations. The project is scheduled for completion by July 9, 2029, and is part of a larger infrastructure initiative supported by an additional Airport Improvement Program grant that funds the remaining eligible project costs.

As a state government airport authority, Capital City Airport serves as critical transportation infrastructure for the Frankfort region and receives federal funding through the FAA's Southern Region office. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support airport infrastructure modernization and development at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. This terminal construction project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 7,000 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design and construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with frankfort, kentucky.