Construct building. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This $1,037,624 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will fund construction of a new 10-bay, 12,600 square foot T-hangar building at the Big Sandy Regional Airport in Debord, Kentucky. Awarded on July 27, 2021 under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the grant will support completion of a project to construct additional hangar facilities. The new T-hangar building is intended to generate revenue and help the airport become more self-sustaining, in keeping with the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic goals of safety, service, and efficiency. Work funded under the four-year award is scheduled for completion by July 26, 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 10 BAY, 12,600 square foot T-hangar building to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with debord, kentucky.