Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct runway

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded a $2.5 million Project Grant to the Mount Sterling Montgomery County Airport Board on September 19, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the reconstruction of 5,000 linear feet of Runway 3/21 and the replacement of existing runway lighting infrastructure at Mount Sterling Montgomery County Airport in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Both the runway pavement and lighting systems have reached the end of their useful life and require complete reconstruction to maintain safe and operational airport facilities.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 18, 2029, providing a four-year implementation period to accommodate design, permitting, construction, and closeout activities. This infrastructure investment supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining adequate regional transportation infrastructure. As with all Airport Improvement Program grants, the Mount Sterling Montgomery County Airport Board is required to maintain current airport layout plans, retain accounting records for three years following project completion, and submit periodic reports documenting project bidding, contract awards, work initiation, and completion milestones to the FAA.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 5,000 feet of paved runway 3/21 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing runway 3/21 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mount sterling, kentucky.