Construct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded $131,896.84 to Wayne County Airport Board under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 4, 2025, to support Phase 1 design and bidding activities for the construction of a new 1,600 square foot passenger and baggage terminal facility at Wayne County Airport in Monticello, Kentucky. This project grant funds a portion of the eligible project costs, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant providing the remaining eligible funding for the terminal construction initiative. The project is scheduled for completion by September 3, 2029.

The deliverables under this grant consist of planning and design services necessary to advance the terminal construction project toward implementation. Phase 1 activities include project design development and competitive bidding preparation, establishing the foundation for subsequent construction phases. This investment supports the FAA's strategic objectives of modernizing airport infrastructure and enhancing operational capabilities at regional airports through the Airport Improvement Program, which assists public-use airport sponsors in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to serve civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,600 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of bidding and design. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with monticello, kentucky.