Reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Henderson City County Airport a Project Grant totaling $974,523.16 on May 16, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds Phase 1 reconstruction activities for critical runway and taxiway infrastructure at the Henderson, Kentucky airport facility. Specifically, the project includes full-depth reclamation of 1,747 linear feet of Taxiway A pavement and 5,503 linear feet of Runway 9/27 pavement, both of which have reached the end of their useful service life. Additionally, the grant supports reconstruction of the Runway End Identifier Lights System and Precision Approach Path Indicator System at both thresholds of Runway 9/27, along with decommissioning of the existing Runway 9/27 Runway Vertical Guidance System.

The project is scheduled for completion by May 15, 2029, and will enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience for the Henderson community. This grant supports the FAA's strategic goals of safety and operational excellence while maintaining a comprehensive nationwide airport system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,747 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 5,503 feet of existing paved runway 9/27 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the runway end identifier lights system and precision approach path indicator system for runway 9/27, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of a full-depth reclamation (FDR). This grant funds phase 1, which consists of decommissioning of the existing runway 9/27 runway vertical guidance system. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with henderson, kentucky.