Hazard-Perry County Airport Board

Hazard-Perry County Airport Board operates the Wendell H. Ford Airport, a local government-owned airport facility located in Chavies, Kentucky. As a registered U.S. government entity specializing in airport operations, the organization serves the Hazard, Kentucky region by managing airport infrastructure and providing critical aviation services. The airport board is primarily engaged in receiving federal grants from the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), specifically through the Airport Improvement Program, to support airport development, maintenance, and modernization efforts.

The airport board has received multiple federal grants focused on strategic infrastructure improvements and pandemic-related economic relief. Key grant projects include a comprehensive airport master plan update, construction of a new 10,000 square foot aircraft hangar designed to generate revenue and enhance airport self-sustainability, and acquisition of snow removal equipment to improve operational efficiency and safety. The grants, totaling over $1.6 million, have been funded through various federal programs including the Airport Improvement Program, American Rescue Plan Act, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. These awards specifically support phased hangar construction, with grants covering design ($116,175), first phase construction ($787,897), and final phase construction ($564,210), as well as COVID-19 economic relief funds and equipment acquisition for maintaining airport serviceability during winter conditions. All grants have been awarded by the FAA's Southern Region, with completion dates ranging from 2025 to 2029, demonstrating a strategic approach to long-term airport development and infrastructure enhancement.