In accordance with KRS Chapter 183, the Transportation Cabinet supports the Commonwealth's Aviation program. There are two divisions within the Department of Aviation: Commonwealth Aviation and Capital City Airport. The Commonwealth Aviation division is charged with the Air Regulatory program and the Airport Development program. The Air Regulatory program is responsible for inspecting and determining the safety and efficiency of all of the Commonwealth's public use airport and heliport facilities. Pursuant to KRS 183.861, the Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission protects the navigable airspace within the state by evaluating applications for construction, issuing permits, and maintaining updated airport zoning maps. The Commission is attached to the Air Regulatory program for administrative purposes. The Airport Development program provides for administration, planning and management of airport construction, and maintenance of local airports. Airport Development also provides technical and financial assistance to the state's 59 public use airports, including updating and distributing the state aeronautical charts and airport directories.
The Capital City Airport is a public use airport located in Frankfort, Kentucky. Capital City Airport is home to 78 aircraft, including the fleet of owned and operated by state government and the National Guard located in Frankfort.
Policy
The Governor's budget includes additional funding in the amount of $56,100 in fiscal year 2027 and $115,300 in fiscal year 2028 to fund a 2% salary increment in fiscal year 2027 and an additional 2% in fiscal year 2028. The General Fund portion is $14,600 and $30,000, respectively.
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