Federal Aviation Administration Announces Multiple Grants Awarded to Kansas’ Fourth District Airports
Washington,
January 5, 2026
WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is pleased to share that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded over two million dollars in federal grants from the FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grants to airports across Kansas’ 4th Congressional District. The AIP funds airport infrastructure projects, such as runway construction, taxiway rehabilitation, airport signage, airport lighting, and airport markings. These grants strengthen our nation’s aviation infrastructure and enhance safety and capacity. “Kansas’ 4th Congressional District is home to the Air Capital of the World,” Congressman Estes said. “I’m thrilled to see these grants being awarded to airports across south central Kansas so our airports can undertake critical infrastructure rehabilitation, construction and safety projects.” The grants awarded include: Location: El Dorado, Kan. (El Dorado / Captain Jack Thomas Memorial Airport) Project description: Rehabilitates 4,000 feet of existing concrete runway to maintain its structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. Amount awarded: $320,633
Location: Wichita, Kan. (Colonel James Jabara Airport) Project description: Reconstructs 550 feet of existing paved taxiway pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. Amount awarded: $636,503
Location: Medicine Lodge, Kan. (Medicine Lodge Airport) Project description: Reconstructs existing airport drainage that has reached the end of its useful life. Amount awarded: $192,950
Location: Anthony, Kan. (Anthony Municipal Airport) Project description: Constructs a new 640-foot taxi lane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Amount awarded: $292,055
Location: Newton, Kan. (Newton City/County Airport) Project description: Reconstructs 3,501 feet of existing paved runway that has reached the end of its useful life. Amount awarded: $282,000
Location: Pratt, Kan. (Pratt Regional Airport) Project description: Reseals 5,500 feet of existing runway pavement and joints to extend its useful life. Amount awarded: $375,250
Location: Kingman, Kan. (Kingman/Clyde Cessna Field) Project description: Extends existing taxiway by an additional 1,700 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Amount awarded: $536,750 ### |