Construct apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $144,210.53 to Morehead-Rowan County Airport on May 12, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct 967 square yards of apron as the final phase of a multi-phase East Apron expansion project that will ultimately accommodate more aircraft operations.

This award funds the final construction phase of a 6,207 square-yard East Apron expansion. Morehead-Rowan County Airport, a county-owned public airport entity in Morehead, Kentucky, is the recipient. The period of performance extends from May 12, 2026, to May 11, 2030. Work is performed at the airport in Morehead, Kentucky.

The Airport Infrastructure Grants program provides funding for airport infrastructure improvements including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which allocated $14.5 billion over five years beginning in fiscal year 2022.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 6,207 square yard east apron to accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds final phase, which consists of construction of 967 square yards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with morehead, kentucky.