Install runway visual guidance system; install runway lighting

Big Sandy Regional Airport in Debord, Kentucky received a $681,235.79 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 23, 2025. This grant funds the construction phase (Phase 2) of a runway infrastructure modernization project for Runway 03/21, which includes installation of new runway lighting systems and a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system at both runway ends. These improvements are designed to bring the airport into compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration safety and operational standards.

The project is expected to conclude by July 22, 2029, with this grant representing one component of a multi-grant funding structure; two additional Airport Infrastructure Grants fund the remaining eligible portions of the overall project. The runway modernization initiative supports the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing airport safety and operational excellence while maintaining adequate infrastructure within the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs new lighting on runway 03/21 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs precision approach path indicator system for runway 03/21, at both runway ends, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with two airport infrastructure grants that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. This grant is associated with two airport infrastructure grants that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with debord, kentucky.