Governor Laura Kelly Said Funding Supports Public-Use General Aviation Airports Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has announced $18.9 million for 53 airport development projects across the state. By leveraging local matches, the awards will contribute $95 million in total improvements to the state’s aviation network. The funding supports the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports, which are critical to the state’s economy and emergency services. “Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing the connectivity that fuels our local economies,” Kelly said. “Through bipartisan collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration and community leaders, we are leveraging state dollars to make vital improvements that benefit the entire state.”
