Acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting vehicle; acquire land for approaches

This $992,778 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program will fund the acquisition of an aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle and 40 acres of land for the Iron Mountain, Michigan airport. The grant, awarded on June 15, 2021 with a projected completion date of June 14, 2025, will replace rescue equipment to meet Part 139 safety standards and enhance runway protections. As the COVID-19 relief bill increased the federal share to 100%, this grant fully funds the listed airport improvement activities by the Dickinson County Board of Commissioners, which operates the Dickinson County Register of Deeds office that will receive the funding and oversee place of performance in Iron Mountain.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires a replacement aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to assist the airport in meeting safety requirements of 14 CFR part 139. This project acquires 40 acres of land to enhance protection for the runway 13 approach. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with iron mountain, michigan.