Big Sandy Regional Airport

Big Sandy Regional Airport is a corporate entity and not-for-profit organization located in Debord, Kentucky, that provides airport services and infrastructure support. Registered in SAM.gov since 2013 with an active registration until June 2026, the airport serves the local community by maintaining and improving aviation facilities. The airport operates as a Subchapter S Corporation and focuses on enhancing regional transportation infrastructure through strategic airport development and modernization efforts.

The airport has received multiple federal grant awards primarily from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), totaling approximately $2.3 million across several recent grants. These grants have funded critical infrastructure projects, including the installation of new runway lighting and precision approach path indicator systems on Runway 03/21 to bring the airport into conformity with current safety standards. Additionally, the airport received COVID-19 related economic relief grants in 2021, including funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, which supported operational costs, personnel expenses, cleaning, and sanitization efforts. Another significant grant of $1,037,624 funded the construction of a new 10-bay, 12,600 square foot T-hangar building, designed to generate revenue and help the airport become more self-sustaining. All these grants were awarded through the FAA's Southern Region and are part of a comprehensive strategy to improve airport infrastructure, safety, and economic resilience.