24-04-2025
Kansas allocates $14.5 million for aviation infrastructure upgrades
TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that $14.5 million will be distributed to fund 47 aviation infrastructure projects across Kansas.
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Officials say the investment comes through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP), which officials claim supports the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports.
'The Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part of our state's economy,' Governor Kelly said. 'Keeping our aviation infrastructure in optimal condition is a large part of that economic growth and job creation, allowing local businesses and communities to prosper.'
Administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation's Division of Aviation, the KAIP received 81 applications requesting a combined total of more than $42 million. Officials say projects were selected from communities across the state, with a focus on pavement preservation, safety upgrades, and enhancing air ambulance accessibility in remote areas.
'Combining state and local funds to provide vital improvements to general aviation airports has helped to create a statewide aviation network citizens can depend on,' said Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed. 'This offers more services, like air ambulance accessibility, that can help support transportation needs in all areas of Kansas.'
Funded through the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), KAIP receives $15 million annually. Each project requires a local match between 10% and 50% depending on its scope. With local contributions included, the total project value for this year's round of grants is $22.9 million
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