Install runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded Henderson City County Airport a $473,684.21 project grant on July 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund the final construction phase of critical airfield infrastructure improvements. The grant supports four primary project components: installation of new lighting systems on Runway 9/27 to achieve current FAA standards; reconstruction of 1,747 feet of Taxiway A pavement that has reached the end of its service life; reconstruction of 5,503 feet of Runway 9/27 pavement; and reconstruction of visual guidance systems including Runway End Identifier Lights and Precision Approach Path Indicator systems at both runway thresholds. The project period extends through July 17, 2029.

This grant represents the final phase consisting of asphalt paving and construction activities, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The funding will enhance operational safety and efficiency at Henderson City County Airport, a critical transportation infrastructure asset serving the Henderson, Kentucky community. These improvements align with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the long-term economic benefits of transportation infrastructure investment through the federal airport infrastructure development system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs new lighting on runway 9/27 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. 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 the final phase, which consists of asphalt paving. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant which funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with henderson, kentucky.