Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $789,473.68 through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Hancock County Airport Board on September 19, 2025, for Phase 1 of a hangar construction and expansion project. This project grant funds the design and construction of 12,500 square feet of a planned 22,920 square foot sponsor-owned aircraft hangar located at Hancock County Airport in Hawesville, Kentucky. The completed hangar facility will enable the airport to generate additional revenue and move toward financial self-sustainability through enhanced aviation services. The grant is coordinated with a companion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project.

The award period extends through September 18, 2029, providing sufficient time for design completion and construction activities. As a civilian airport infrastructure project under the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence, this grant supports the development of adequate public-use airport facilities to meet civil aeronautics needs in the Lewisport, Kentucky region and contributes to long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 22,920 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design and construction of 12,500 square feet. 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 lewisport, kentucky.