Construct wildlife perimeter fencing; reconstruct apron; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

On September 8, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Delta County, Michigan a $2.74 million Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) for the final construction phase of infrastructure improvements at Escanaba Regional Airport. The grant funds the installation of 2,000 linear feet of wildlife perimeter fencing to enhance airport safety, reconstruction of 22,688 square yards of commercial apron pavement that has reached the end of its serviceable life, and reconstruction of precision approach path indicator systems and runway end identifier lights for Runway 1/19 at both runway thresholds. These projects address aging infrastructure and support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 7, 2029, with work to be performed in Escanaba, Michigan. As a civilian airport infrastructure investment, this award advances the FAA's goal of maintaining a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while providing critical safety enhancements through federal funding administered to the local county government entity.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 2,000 feet of wildlife fencing to enhance safety. This project reconstructs 22,688 square yards of the existing commercial apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs precision approach path indicator systems for existing runway 1/19, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs runway end identifier lights for runway 1/19, at the threshold for runway 19, that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with escanaba, michigan.