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Governor Laura Kelly has announced that 10 Kansas communities have secured over $2.5 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program.

“Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies across the state,” Governor Kelly said. “I’m pleased that these projects are receiving vital infrastructure grants, which will not only improve our airports but also strengthen the entire state’s transportation network.”

Combined with just over $145,000 in matching funds from the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Build Kansas Fund and over $22,000 in local contributions, the total investment into airport infrastructure in Kansas through this round of grants is more than $2.6 million.

“The City of Chanute has been planning funding for over three years to rehabilitate our runway and taxiway pavements. With most of our local matching funds dedicated to Runway 18-36, the availability of Build Kansas Funds allowed us to take advantage of additional federal funds and complete taxiway repairs in the same year,” said Ryan Follmer, Chanute Assistant City Manager. “Completing these repairs now will extend the life of our taxiway by 10-15 years, eliminate the need for costly reconstruction, and maintain aircraft operations.”

The Kansas airport projects receiving funding are:

Hugoton Airport – Improvements to Runway, Taxiway, Lighting, Signage and Electrical

Build Kansas Funding – $34,673

Federal Funding Awarded – $328,482

Applicant Contribution – $1,825

Total Project – $364,980

City of Garnett – Runway 1-19 Reconstruction – Phase 2 Land Acquisition

Build Kansas Funding – $15,331

Federal Funding Awarded – $275,960

Applicant Contribution – $15,332

Total Project – $306,623

City of Colby – Hangar Construction – Design Only

Build Kansas Funding – $9,513

Federal Funding Awarded – $190,266

Applicant Contribution – $501

Total Project – $200,280

McPherson Airport Authority – Airfield Electrical Improvements

Build Kansas Funding – $9,629

Federal Funding Awarded – $192,584

Applicant Contribution – $507

Total Project – $202,720

Strother Field Commission – Snow Removal Equipment Building Construction

Build Kansas Funding – $10,450

Federal Funding Awarded – $209,002

Applicant Contribution – $551

Total Project – $220,003

City of Eureka – Apron Construction – Design Only

Build Kansas Funding – $4,037

Federal Funding Awarded – $80,750

Applicant Contribution – $213

Total Project – $85,000

Kearny County – Electrical Vault and Beacon Installation

Build Kansas Funding – $15,785

Federal Funding Awarded – $315,713

Applicant Contribution – $831

Total Project – $332,329

City of Eureka – Fuel Farm Installation

Build Kansas Funding – $22,200

Federal Funding Awarded – $444,000

Applicant Contribution – $1,168

Total Project – $467,368

City of Chanute – South Taxiway A Rehabilitation

Build Kansas Funding – $8,800

Federal Funding Awarded – $176,003

Applicant Contribution – $464

Total Project – $185,267

City of Great Bend – Runway 17-35 Rehabilitation

Build Kansas Funding – $14,917

Federal Funding Awarded – $298,345

Applicant Contribution – $785

Total Project – $314,047

In addition to these ten awards for airport infrastructure, the Build Kansas Fund has provided the required match dollars for 79 other federal grant awards across Kansas. The combined total investment by the Build Kansas Fund in all projects across the state is over $47.7 million, which has resulted in federal grant awards of more than $153.4 million.

The Kansas Infrastructure Hub connects multiple state agencies and serves as a resource center for Kansas communities to identify best practices for maximizing IIJA funding opportunities. The Build Kansas Fund provides state matching dollars for projects throughout Kansas that successfully apply for federal grants under IIJA.