Construct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded Madison Airport Board Inc. a $432,414.74 Project Grant on August 4, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support airport infrastructure development. This award funds Phase 3 of a multi-phase taxiway and holding bay expansion project at Richmond, Kentucky's airport, specifically the construction of a 331.5-foot long by 118.5-foot wide holding bay adjacent to existing Taxiway A5. The project is scheduled for completion by August 3, 2029.

The broader project encompasses the construction of a new 184-foot Taxiway B4 and two holding bays designed to accommodate increased aircraft operations at the Richmond airport facility. The funding provided through this grant directly supports critical airport infrastructure modernization that enhances operational capacity and efficiency at the regional airport. As a non-profit entity specializing in airport infrastructure management, Madison Airport Board Inc. has demonstrated sustained engagement with FAA grant programs, having previously received multiple awards totaling approximately $1.8 million for airport improvement initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 184 foot taxiway B4, a new 331.5 foot long by 118.5 foot wide holding BAY adjacent to existing taxiway A1, and a new 331.5 foot long by 118.5 foot wide holding BAY adjacent to existing taxiway A5 to accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of construction the holding BAY adjacent to existing taxiway A5. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with richmond, kentucky.