Mar 05, 2024

Two area projects part of KAIP

Posted Mar 05, 2024 4:49 PM
Image from Pixabay
Image from Pixabay

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP).

“Improvements made to our aviation infrastructure are vital to local economies, even in rural parts of Kansas,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These enhancements ensure that no matter where they are in the state, businesses and communities have every opportunity to grow and prosper.”

The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation received 135 applications seeking more than $84 million for projects in this round of KAIP grants. The selected projects focus on pavement preservation, safety, and air ambulance accessibility.

“These general aviation airport improvements couldn’t happen without local partners and KDOT working together,” said Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed. “Programs like this help Kansans have access to renewed and reliable transportation options available to them in every region of the state.”

Local matching funds are required, though the amount varies depending on the project. With the matching local funds, the total KAIP project value is more than $34 million.

Hutch Post area approved 2024 Kansas Airport Improvement Program projects:

McPherson Airport – $351,000

$351,000 for runway 18/36 joint, crack seal, minor spall repair, and isolated panel repairs.

Pratt Regional Airport – $36,000

$36,000 to replace the Ceilometer component on an AWOS.

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