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*For Immediate Release: *
February 15, 2023
*Contact: *
Cassie Nichols
[email protected]
*Governor Kelly Announces $11 Million*
*for 66 Airport Improvement Projects*
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TOPEKA* – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 66 airport projects across the state have been selected for Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) funding for planning, constructing, or rehabilitating public-use general aviation airports.
“Whether it be airplane manufacturing, a link in the supply chain logistics, or travel, the Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part of our state’s economy,” *Governor Laura Kelly said.* “These grants ensure the safety and longevity of Kansas airports, all while contributing to economic growth and job creation.”
The aviation industry represents over $20.6 billion in economic impact across a broad spectrum of supply chain and manufacturing industries in Kansas.
“Every mode of transportation is a link to the state’s economic vitality,” *said Calvin Reed, Secretary of Transportation.* “These airport improvements are a few of many important efforts to empower the aviation industry across Kansas.”
The KAIP typically receives $5 million annually through the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) and requires airport sponsors to participate in project costs by paying a minimum of 5% of the total project. This year, the program awarded more than $11 million to 66 approved projects, with a total project value of nearly $14.4 million.
The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation received 153 applications seeking a combined total project value of more than $66 million for this round of KAIP grants. Projects were scored according to impact on flight safety, economic growth, and regional benefit.
“We’re grateful to satisfy 22% of the total airport improvements requested this year,” *said Bob Brock, Director of the Division of Aviation, Kansas Department of Transportation.* “We look forward to new and ongoing partnerships with aviation stakeholders to achieve stronger aviation infrastructure for the future.”
*Approved 2023 Kansas Airport Improvement Program projects:*
* *Allen County* – Replace Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS), $153,000; taxiway rehabilitation, $157,500
* *Amelia Earhart*, City of Atchison– Construct automated gate, $42,075
* *Chanute* – North apron reconstruction, $424,570; perimeter fencing, $180,000
* *Cheyenne County* – Replace AWOS system, $153,000
* *Coffeyville –* Crack seal and remark runway, $42,750 design, $229,500 construct
* *Colonel James Jabara*, Wichita – Relocate/widen taxiway, $114,000 design, $800,160 construct
* *Comanche* *County* – Preserve concrete runway, $19,000 design, $225,000 construct
* *Cook Airfield*, Rose Hill – Used Jet A truck, $30,000; electric hose reel for MOGAS pump, $3,000; Parking ramp, $148,500; pavement repairs, $18,000
* * Jack Thomas Memorial*, El Dorado – Replace fuel system, $10,800
* *Elkhart Morton County* – Rehabilitate terminal building, $29,750
* *Fort Scott Municipal* – Taxiway rehabilitation, $57,600
* *Gardner* – Taxiway, $47,500 design, $99,000 construct
* *Garnett* – Replace fuel system, $90,000; terminal rehabilitation, $15,300
* *Great Bend Municipal* – Replace primary wind cone, $5,588
* *Harper Municipal* – Replace fuel farm card reader, $21,250
* *Hays Regional* – Pavement repair materials, $25,500; upgrade security and access gates, $21,250; ARFF station gate automation, $17,000
* *Hugoton Municipal* – AWOS update, $5,700 design; $165,600 construct; fuel dispenser, $4,750 design, $40,950 construct
* *Hutchinson Regional* – Install wildlife dig barrier for perimeter fence, $32,504
* *Independence Municipal* – Airport rotating beacon/tower, $23,750 design, $112,500 construct
* *Johnson County Executive* – Pavement maintenance materials, $13,600; southwest fence, $129,600; north fence, $156,150
* *Kinsley Municipal* – Fuel farm card reader, $13,500
* *Lawrence Regional* – Airport master plan update, $360,000; apron rehabilitation, $130,500 design, $800,000 construct; runway extension, $99,750 design
* *Lyons-Rice County Municipal* – Fuel system. $23,750 design, $282,600 construct
* *Mark Hoard Memorial*, Leoti – AWOS III, $163,764
* *Medicine Lodge* – AWOS update, $5,700 design, $165,600 construct
* *Montezuma Municipal* – Seal, patch, overlay and stripe runway, $792,700
* *Moundridge Municipal* – Resurface runway, $720,000
* *New Century Air Center, *Johnson County– Airfield electrical vault building, $89,300 design, $338,400 construct; rehabilitation of central portion of the west apron, $133,000 design, $800,000 construct; maintenance materials, $13,600
* *Norton Municipal* – Replace and relocate AWOS, $153,000
* *Oakley Municipal* – Replace rotating beacon and tower, $76,500
* *Pratt Regional* – Apron and hangar area rehabilitation, $59,850 design, $653,400 construct
* *Shalz Field*, Colby – Card station for self-serve fuel pumps, $16,200
* *Syracuse-Hamilton County* – Replace fuel system, $66,500, design, $486,000 construct; replace AWOS, $121,500
* *Tribune Municipal* – Remove telecom tower to mitigate runway obstruction, $72,000
* *Wamego Municipal* – Airport development plan/master plan (phase II), $66,500; reconstruct apron and connecting taxiway, $468,000
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