Construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar

The Knox County Airport Authority was awarded a $246,836.67 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund the rehabilitation of 4,290 square yards of aircraft apron pavement adjacent to existing hangars at the Mount Vernon, Ohio airport. Rehabilitating this pavement area is intended to assist the airport in generating revenue through aircraft storage and help make the airport more self-sustaining. The completion date for this pavement rehabilitation project is September 13, 2026. The Airport Improvement Program and related programs contribute to the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic goals of safety, serving people, demonstrating global leadership, and achieving organizational excellence through airport infrastructure grants.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 4,290 square yards of apron pavement adjacent to existing hangars used for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mount vernon, ohio.