Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct service road; construct/rehabilitate/modify/expand snow removal equipment building; reconstruct aircraft rescue & fire fighting building

This $4,067,769 project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will fund infrastructure improvements at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Awarded on August 12, 2022 through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the funding will support reconstruction of runway lighting systems, construction of a 20,000 square foot snow removal equipment building addition, reconstruction of 13,650 feet of service road, and reconstruction of the aircraft rescue and firefighting building. The projects are intended to replace aging infrastructure and ensure facilities meet current Federal Aviation Administration standards. Completion is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing snow removal equipment building an additional 20,000 square feet to meet the airport's needs. . This project reconstructs 13,650 feet of the existing service road to enable the safe movement of vehicles and ground service equipment. . This project reconstructs the existing runway 17/35 lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires reconstruction to meet federal aviation administration standards. This project reconstructs the existing runway 8R/26L lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires reconstruction to meet federal aviation administration standards. This project reconstructs the existing aircraft rescue and firefighting building, that has reached its useful life, to continue housing eligible vehicles, equipment, supplies, and personnel. This grant funds the design phase. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of reconstruction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with grand rapids, michigan.