Reconstruct taxiway lighting; construct taxiway; implement wildlife mitigation measures

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority $15,045,073.33 on June 5, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct taxiway lighting, construct taxiway, and implement wildlife mitigation measures.

The award funds Phase 2 construction of a new 1,760-foot-long by 50-foot-wide Taxiway L to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The project reconstructs existing Taxiway D lighting that has reached the end of its useful life and implements wildlife and wetland mitigation under the airport's Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Plan to enhance safety. Performance occurs in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an ultimate completion date of June 4, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,760 foot long by 50 foot wide taxiway L to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project implements wildlife and wetland mitigation under the airport's wildlife hazard mitigation plan to enhance safety. This project reconstructs existing taxiway D lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with grand rapids, michigan.