Install runway lighting

Federal Grant Award Summary

Big Sandy Regional Airport received a $440,789.47 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 23, 2025, with a completion date of July 22, 2029. The grant funds the final construction phase of a runway lighting installation project on Runway 03/21 at the airport located in Debord, Kentucky. This infrastructure improvement brings the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration lighting standards and safety requirements.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure across the United States. This specific project represents a critical safety infrastructure investment aligned with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. As the project represents the construction phase of a multi-phase airport improvement initiative, Big Sandy Regional Airport is responsible for completing the runway lighting system installation within the four-year grant period and maintaining compliance with all applicable FAA reporting and record-keeping requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs new lighting on runway 03/21 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with debord, kentucky.