LEXINGTON, KY — HDR has been selected by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board to provide program management services for Blue Grass Airport’s (LEX) next decade of capital improvements. This milestone sets the stage for enhancements that will strengthen connectivity, improve passenger experience, and support central Kentucky’s economic growth.

The multiyear program will advance critical projects identified in the airport’s master plan, including terminal development, landside access improvements, general aviation growth, and airfield safety upgrades. HDR will serve as a strategic partner — guiding design, construction, and operational readiness.

“Our team brings deep local roots and national expertise to this program,” HDR Program Manager Mark Day, PE, AAE, said. “For me, success means helping LEX deliver these improvements with confidence — keeping operations smooth, anticipating challenges, and freeing airport staff to focus on what they do best: serving passengers.”

Led by Day, HDR's team will develop a comprehensive framework for the airport’s long-term growth, evaluating individual projects consistently for cost effectiveness and incorporation into the organization’s master plan. This program management approach emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, integrating advisory services, design oversight, construction management, and commissioning into a unified delivery model. This latest contract extends HDR’s history with Blue Grass Airport, which stretches back more than 40 years.