Rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Kearney $968,421.05 on June 9, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to rehabilitate taxilane and apron pavement at Kearney Regional Airport.

The project rehabilitates 22,371 feet of existing taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life and 31,303 square yards of existing apron pavement to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. This award funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant, a supplemental grant, and an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant fund the remaining eligible portion.

Work is performed in Kearney, Nebraska, with an ultimate completion date of June 8, 2030. The City of Kearney serves as the recipient. The Airport Improvement Program supports the development of a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and invests in airport infrastructure supporting long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 22,371 feet of existing taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 31,303 square yards of existing apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the total project,. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant, a supplemental grant and an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant, a supplemental grant and an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kearney, nebraska.