Overview

The Salem Municipal Airport Capital Improvement Plan approved by the FAA will extend the current runway to 5,000 feet from the existing 3,000 feet (opened in 2019). This expansion and growth, funded 90% FAA, 5% State and 5% local when completed will result in new and expanded economic development opportunities. The Salem Municipal Airport project includes improvements to the existing T-Hangar, a new 10 Unit T-Hangar, 80' x 80' maintenance hangar, grading & paving of lease space for private hangars, drainage Improvements, a fixed Jet-A Fuel point, infrastructure for an AWOS system and the extension of water supply, sanitary sewer, and drainage improvements. The READI funds will be used for design services, extension of water line, extension of sewer line and lift station, and terminal area grading for drainage. The approximate timeline for this project is March 2023 through December 2026. Intended Outcomes: The enhanced airport will be a key factor in facilitating corporate and industrial relocation to the Salem area. The enhanced airport will also allow the City of Salem to take advantage of the overcrowding at the Metropolitan Louisville area airports by providing an alternative for private and corporate air traffic