Construct/expand hangar; extend/expand taxilane

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College received a $446,989.47 Project Grant awarded on September 4, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration's Great Lakes Region. This grant supports design-phase planning for airport infrastructure improvements at Harrison, Ohio. The project encompasses two primary components: expansion of an existing sponsor-owned hangar by 7,700 square feet to enhance aircraft storage capacity and airport revenue generation, and extension of an existing taxilane eastward by 157 feet to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area. These improvements bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and are allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility provisions.

As the initial phase of this infrastructure development initiative, the grant funds the design and planning activities required prior to construction implementation. The project period extends through September 3, 2029, allowing adequate time for design completion and subsequent construction phases. The funding supports the airport's objective of achieving greater financial self-sustainability through enhanced infrastructure capacity while meeting federal requirements for safe and efficient airport operations within the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage by 7,700 square feet to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This project extends existing taxilane east an additional 157 feet in length to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with harrison, ohio.