Rehabilitate runway markings; rehabilitate taxiway markings; rehabilitate apron markings; reconstruct snow removal equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Delta County, Michigan a project grant totaling $783,934.74 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 8, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 7, 2029. This grant funds infrastructure rehabilitation and equipment replacement at Escanaba Regional Airport, a nonhub primary airport. The funded projects include rehabilitation of pavement markings on Runways 1/19 and 10/28, as well as markings on Taxiways A, B, and C and commercial and general aviation aprons, all designed to extend the useful life of existing infrastructure. Additionally, the grant supports reconstruction of snow removal equipment, specifically replacing one carrier vehicle with blower attachment that has reached the end of its useful life.

These improvement projects align with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by maintaining critical airport infrastructure and supporting the nationwide system of public-use airports. The work will be performed in Escanaba, Michigan, benefiting regional aviation operations and supporting long-term airport sustainability through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs funding stream administered through the FAA's Great Lakes Region office.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates the existing runway 1/19 pavement markings at a nonhub primary airport to extend their useful lives. This project rehabilitates the existing runway 10/28 pavement markings at a nonhub primary airport to extend their useful lives. This project rehabilitates the existing taxiways a, b, and c markings at a nonhub primary airport to extend their useful lives. This project rehabilitates the existing commercial and general aviation apron markings at a nonhub primary airport to extend their useful lives. This project replaces existing snow removal equipment including one carrier vehicle with blower attachment that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with escanaba, michigan.