Strengthen runway

This Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region, totaling $177,901.11, will fund design work to strengthen 5,800 feet of runway at the Somerset Pulaski County Airport in Somerset, Kentucky. The grant is awarded under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106).

Specifically, the funding will support designing upgrades to Runway 5/23 that will allow it to accommodate heavier aircraft and meet current Federal Aviation Administration design standards. Upon completion of the design phase funded under this award, the upgraded runway will enhance safety and operational capacity at the airport serving Somerset, Kentucky. The Somerset Pulaski County Airport Board is the awardee responsible for delivering the design services supported by this Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project strengthens 5,800 feet of runway 5/23 to accommodate a heavier class of aircraft and to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with somerset, kentucky.