McConnell Helps Secure $100K for Henderson City-County Airport

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $101,203 in federal funding to Henderson City-County Airport.

Today's award will help fund a project to extend a critical runway at Henderson City-County Airport in order to meet Federal Aviation Administration standards. This federal grant was funded through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, established in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Senator McConnell led the IIJA to Senate passage in 2021, and the President signed the bill into law. The IIJA gives Kentucky billions of federal dollars over five years to improve the Commonwealth's roads, bridges, railroads, riverports, airports, broadband, and more.

"Today's federal funding, made possible through the bipartisan infrastructure bill, brings home much-needed resources to the Henderson community and its local airport. I'm pleased to see this legislation deliver more wins for West Kentucky and give Henderson City-County Airport what it needs to better serve the community and fuel growth in the region," said Senator McConnell.

"The Henderson City-County Airport team and our local leaders are thankful for Senator McConnell's support in securing this federal award. This funding will help us continue important upgrades to Henderson Airport's infrastructure and provide an even better experience," said Henderson City-County Airport Manager Allen Bennett.

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