Construct taxiway; construct apron; install weather reporting equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded a $337,777.78 Project Grant to the Morehead-Rowan County Airport on Jul 31, 2023 under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund the design phase for the following projects:

1. Constructing a 200 foot taxiway to provide access to aircraft hangars.

2. Constructing a 6,207 square yard general aviation apron to meet the needs of the existing users of the airport.

3. Installing a Type III Automated Weather Observing System to enhance the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations by providing accurate, current and site-specific weather information.

The grant will benefit aviation services at the Morehead-Rowan County Airport, which is a county-owned public airport, through these infrastructure and equipment improvements. The project is expected to be completed by Jul 30, 2027.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 200 foot taxiway east to provide access to aircraft hangars. This project constructs a 6,207 square yard general aviation apron to meet the needs of the existing users of the airport. This project installs a type III automated weather observing system to enhance the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations at the airport by providing accurate, current and site-specific weather information. . This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with morehead, kentucky.