Construct apron; construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar; reconstruct perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542; rehabilitate runway lighting

This $236,582.22 Project Grant awarded on September 15, 2023 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund infrastructure improvements at the Mayfield-Graves County Airport in Mayfield, Kentucky.

The grant will support the following projects:

• Construction of a 4,120 square yard aircraft apron to meet the needs of existing airport users
• Construction of a new 12,188 square foot aircraft hangar for storage, maintenance, and revenue generation
• Reconstruction of 13,200 feet of perimeter fencing to deter unauthorized access
• Rehabilitation of the existing runway 1/19 lighting system to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions

This grant funds the design phase of these airport infrastructure upgrades to improve operational capabilities, safety, and financial sustainability at the Mayfield-Graves County Airport, which serves the local community.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 4,120 square yard apron to meet the needs of the existing users of the airport. This project constructs a new 12,188 square foot box hangar for aircraft storage, maintenance or service to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. . This project reconstructs 13,200 feet of the existing perimeter fencing to deter access by unauthorized persons and vehicles onto the airfield. This project rehabilitates the existing runway 1/19 lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires rehabilitation to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mayfield, kentucky.