Construct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Wayne County Airport Board a $157,894.74 Project Grant on September 4, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support Phase 1 design and bidding activities for terminal construction at Wayne County Airport in Monticello, Kentucky. This grant funds a portion of a new 1,600 square foot passenger and baggage terminal facility, with the remaining eligible project costs covered through a complementary Airport Infrastructure Grant. The project is scheduled for completion by September 3, 2029.

The grant specifically provides federal funding for planning and design services necessary to advance the terminal construction project through the initial phases of development. As a civilian airport infrastructure initiative, this award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports and supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The grant recipient is responsible for managing project progression through design completion and competitive bidding processes, with oversight and reporting requirements to federal agencies including the FAA, Department of Transportation, and Government Accountability Office.

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 infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with monticello, kentucky.