Reconstruct apron

The City of Kearney received a $4.24 million project grant awarded on August 26, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration's Central Region. This award funds Phase 3 of a multi-phase terminal apron pavement reconstruction project at Kearney Regional Airport. Specifically, the grant supports the reconstruction of 20,000 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life, representing a portion of a larger 45,758 square-yard apron reconstruction initiative.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 25, 2029, and will deliver critical infrastructure improvements to airport pavement serving terminal operations. This award exemplifies the FAA's strategic investment in airport infrastructure modernization to support safe and efficient airport operations and maintain the viability of the national airport system. The City of Kearney has demonstrated substantial experience managing federal aviation infrastructure grants, with previous major projects including snow removal equipment acquisition and multi-phase terminal apron improvements totaling approximately $9.4 million in aggregate funding across the Airport Improvement Program.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 45,758 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of reconstructing 20,000 square yards of the pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kearney, nebraska.