Reconstruct taxilane; reconstruct apron. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded a $124,513 Project Grant to the Knox County Airport Authority through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106).

This funding will support reconstruction of pavement at the Mount Vernon, Ohio airport that has reached the end of its useful life, including 1,200 square yards of apron, 260 feet of taxiway A, 330 feet of taxiway C, and 710 feet of taxiway D. The grant also funds design work. By reconstructing critical airfield surfaces, this project aims to maintain infrastructure and operational safety standards at the airport, which serves the local community. The period of performance is July 27, 2021 through July 26, 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,200 square yards of the existing apron d pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 260 feet of the existing taxilane a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 330 feet of the existing taxilane c pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 710 feet of the existing taxilane d pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mount vernon, ohio.