Expand apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $472,183.16 to the Ohio County Airport Board through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 12, 2025, to expand the existing aircraft apron at Ohio County Airport in Hartford, Kentucky. Phase 1 of this project encompasses the construction of 2,011 square yards of additional apron pavement, representing a portion of a larger 3,193 square-yard expansion initiative designed to accommodate increased aircraft operations. The project is scheduled for completion by August 11, 2029, and is coordinated with a companion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant that funds the remaining eligible phases of the apron expansion.

This grant directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and long-term economic benefits by modernizing airport infrastructure at a regional facility. The apron expansion constitutes critical airfield infrastructure development that enables the airport to serve its local community more effectively by increasing operational capacity and supporting civil aviation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing apron an additional 3,193 square yards to accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of 2,011 square yards. 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 hartford, kentucky.