WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will provide $587,000 to Stuart Powell Field in Danville and $304,000 to Cynthiana-Harrison County Airport through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Program.
Senator McConnell helped secure this federal funding by supporting the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which established the AIG Program that funds today’s award.
Senator McConnell led the IIJA to Senate passage two years ago and the President signed the bill into law. That legislation will give Kentucky billions of federal dollars over five years to improve the Commonwealth’s roads, bridges, railroads, riverports, airports, broadband, and more.
“Today’s funding is welcome news for Central Kentuckians. With demand for air travel on the rise throughout Kentucky, the Commonwealth’s smaller airports are particularly feeling the pressure. These federal funds will help Stuart Powell Field and Cynthiana-Harrison County Airport make much-needed infrastructure investments and contribute to the robust air travel network of Central Kentucky,” said Senator McConnell.
“Cynthiana-Harrison County Airport has dedicated itself to serving the unique needs of travelers and pilots in the region. With this funding, our team can further meet this mission while investing in the future of Central Kentucky’s transportation infrastructure. We are grateful for Senator McConnell’s help in securing these federal funds, which will go toward critical infrastructure improvements,” said Bobby Craft, Chairman of the Board of Cynthiana-Harrison County Airport.
“We are honored to receive this award, which will make way for a much-needed taxiway and hangar facilities to meet our needs today and in the future. We are thankful for the support of Senator McConnell and his help in securing this funding,” said Rob Caldwell, Chairman of the Danville-Boyle County Airport Board.
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