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24-04-2025
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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. Top 10 ice cream shops in the Four States region Pittsburg increases funding to boost economic development 'Bring Them Home' rally demands due process for deportees Kansas daycare workers plead guilty to infant abuse charges Investigation in southeast Kansas city after body found on city property 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 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
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Kansas allocates $14M for aviation projects & improvements
KANSAS — A number of airports in southeast Kansas will each benefit from tens of thousands of dollars through the KAIP. It stands for Kansas Airport Improvement Program. Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday announced more than $14 million total will go toward 47 aviation projects. Kansas allocates $14M for aviation projects & improvements Arborists assess tree damage after weekend storms Where do Kansans get their water? Independence will use its money for apron rehab. Fort Scott will replace taxiway edge lighting. Tri-City in Parsons will get a new fuel system. Chanute will use its money for the design and reconstruction of its apron. A new taxilane project is on the calendar in Iola. And Atkinson Municipal in Pittsburg will update its airport layout plan. All projects have been approved for fiscal year 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
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Kansas aviation projects announced, total over $14 million
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Forty-seven aviation projects across Kansas will receive $14.5 million, according to Gov. Laura Kelly's office. The projects are part of the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP), which provides funding for planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports. Nearly 81 applications were received for the grant. The following 47 projects were selected because of a focus on pavement preservation, safety and air ambulance accessibility: Allen County Airport, Iola $409,500 for design and construction of a taxilane project. Anthony Municipal Airport, Anthony $153,000 for Jet A fuel system. Atkinson Municipal Airport, Pittsburg $81,000 for a focused Airport Layout Plan update. Atwood-Rawlins County City—County Airport, Atwood $270,000 for new Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS). Chanute Martin Johnson Airport, Chanute $450,000 for design and reconstruction of south apron phased pavement project. Cheyenne County Municipal Airport, Saint Francis $180,000 for runway pavement rehabilitation. Clay Center Municipal Airport, Clay Center $468,000 to construct taxilanes and hangar approaches. Clyde Cessna Field, Kingman $90,000 for fuel system upgrades. Comanche County Airport $540,000 for runway and taxiway lights. $90,000 for fuel system improvements. Cook Airfield, Rose Hill $34,650 for aircraft parking ramp and drainage. $22,680 for Taxiway A extension. Dighton Airport, Dighton $274,500 for runway and taxiway pavement crack fill, seal coat, and markings. Emporia Municipal Airport, Emporia $391,000 to rehabilitate the south apron. $208,000 to relocate and upgrade fuel system. Fort Scott Municipal Airport, Fort Scott $684,000 to replace taxiway edge lighting. Freeman Field, Junction City $189,000 for tip-down rotating beacon. Garnett Municipal Airport, Garnett $20,000 help with local match for phased FAA runway reconstruction project. Gove County Airport, Quinter $120,000 for a pilot lounge, restroom, hangar, and snow removal equipment storage. Great Bend Municipal Airport, Great Bend $450,000 for design of runway 11/29 reconstruction. $146,000 for local match for FAA-funded runway 17/35 rehabilitation. Greensburg Municipal Airport, Greensburg $191,250 for design of a project to pave runway 18/36. Independence Municipal Airport, Independence $756,000 for rehabilitating north asphalt apron pavement. Jetmore Municipal Airport, Jetmore $800,000 for planning and design for runway 17/35 reconstruction project. Johnson County Airport, Olathe $13,600 for pavement maintenance materials. Kearny County Airport, Lakin $537,000 for design and construction of runway 14/32 lighting. Lawrence Regional Airport, Lawrence $666,000 for design and construction of runway 1/19 pavement rehabilitation. Lt. William M. Milliken Airport, Eureka $385,200 for design and construction of a runway light and PAPI rehab project. Mankato Airport, Mankato $333,333 for design of a runway extension, rehab, and lighting project. Marion Municipal Airport, Marion $138,330 to replace the fuel system. Mark Hoard Memorial Airport, Leoti $373,860 help with local match for FAA funded hangar project. McPherson Airport, McPherson $350,000 for design and construction for phased fuel system replacement. Miami County Airport, Paola $765,000 to rehabilitate west taxilanes and hangar ramps. Mid-America Regional Airport, Liberal $382,500 to replace runway 04/22 PAPI and REIL systems. Ness City Municipal Airport, Ness City $25,215 for help with local match for FAA-funded apron expansion project. New Century Air Center, Olathe $800,000 for rehabilitation of the central portion of the west apron. $13,600 for pavement preservation materials. Newton City-County Airport, Newton $647,361 for electrical upgrades to runway 8/26. Oakley Municipal Airport, Oakley $180,000 for fuel system improvements. Osborne Municipal Airport, Osborne $800,000 to rehabilitate runway 02/20 pavement. Pratt Regional Airport, Pratt $77,490 to update ALP. Scott City Municipal Airport, Scott City $27,360 to relocate wind cone and upgrade segmented circle. Shalz Field, Colby $180,000 to construct a taxiway extension. Stanton County Municipal Airport, Johnson $270,000 to install an electric vault and relocate airfield electrical controls and regulators. Syracuse-Hamilton County Airport, Syracuse $27,000 for runway 13/31 pavement crack seal. Tri-City Airport, Parsons $540,000 to replace fuel system. Wellington Municipal Airport, Wellington $29,925 fuel system improvement. The KAIP receives $15 million annually through the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) and requires local matching funds of 10-50%, depending on the project. With local matching funds for the projects, the KAIP total project value this year is $22.9 million. Anchor Inn founder dies, family hopes to continue legacy in Hutchinson 'The Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part of our state's economy,' Gov. Laura 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.' For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
