The Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) helps airport sponsors improve and maintain the state’s public-use airports. 

Program objectives include:  

• Maintain runways in "very good" condition 
• Minimize surface travel time to air ambulance pick-up locations 
• Prioritize safety 
• Enhance airport and community economic development appeal 

Eligibility 

The program is open to public-use airports in Kansas as defined in K.S.A. 75-5061. 

Project Categories 

KAIP projects fall into four categories: 

1. System Preservation Projects: Maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation to keep existing facilities in good condition. 
2. Modernization Projects: Increase capacity, resolve line of sight problems, and create new facilities. 
3. Equipment and Facilities Projects: Purchase equipment such as snow removal equipment, mowers, lighting, and fuel systems. 
4. Design/Planning Projects: Evaluate and establish priorities for the airport’s continued use. 

Funding 

• Maximum state participation is $800,000 per project, with two exceptions: 
  • New paved runway construction: up to $1.6 million 
  • Full-depth reconstruction of an existing paved runway: up to $1.2 million

Requirement 

All sponsors accepting KAIP grants must keep their airport open for public use for at least 10 years.  

Resources 

• KAIP Program Guidance

How to Apply

• KAIP Grant Application
• View the latest grant application webinar on the KDOT Aviation YouTube channel