Extend/expand runway; extend/expand taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Southern Region, awarded Henderson City County Airport a $12.05 million project grant on May 16, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), with a completion date of May 15, 2029. The grant funds the final construction phase of two complementary infrastructure projects: extending Runway 9/27 by 1,604 feet and extending Taxiway A by 1,604 feet. These projects bring Henderson City County Airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and enhance the airport's operational capacity to support regional aviation services and economic development.

The funding represents federal investment in critical transportation infrastructure for the Henderson, Kentucky community. As a civilian airport authority, Henderson City County Airport has demonstrated a sustained commitment to infrastructure modernization through prior FAA grants totaling over $14.7 million, which have supported runway reconstructions, lighting system upgrades, and precision approach path indicators. This current project grant completes the runway and taxiway expansion initiative, positioning the airport to better serve civil aeronautics growth and community aviation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends runway 9/27 an additional 1,604 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project extends existing taxiway a by an additional 1,604 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of taxiway extension construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of the runway extension construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with henderson, kentucky.