Reseal/resurface runway pavement; reseal taxiway pavement; reseal apron pavement

This $457,827.78 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund critical infrastructure improvements at the Ford Airport in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The grant will support the resealing and resurfacing of approximately 77,519 square yards of taxiway, apron, and runway pavement to extend their useful life. Key activities include resealing 1,100 feet of Taxiway E, 1,315 feet of Taxiway H, 12,277 square yards of the North Apron, 13,333 square yards of the Southeast Apron, 19,444 square yards of the Terminal Apron, 20,000 square yards of the General Aviation Apron, 3,809 feet of Runway 13/31, 330 feet of Taxiway B, 4,800 feet of Taxiway A, 440 feet of Taxiway G, 485 feet of Taxiway C, and 6,501 feet of Runway 1/19. This grant will help maintain the structural integrity and operational capacity of the airport's critical infrastructure for the local community.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 1,100 feet of the existing taxiway e pavement and joints to extend its useful life. This project reseals 1,315 feet of the existing taxiway h pavement and joints to extend its useful life. This project reseals 12,277 square yards of the existing north apron pavement and joints to extend its useful life. This project reseals 13,333 square yards of the existing southeast apron pavement and joints to extend its useful life. This project reseals 19,444 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement and joints to extend its useful life. This project reseals 20,000 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement and joints to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,809 feet of existing runway 13/31 pavement and joints at a non hub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 330 feet of the existing taxiway b pavement and joints to extend its useful life. This project reseals 4,800 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement and joints to extend its useful life. This project reseals 440 feet of the existing taxiway g pavement and joints to extend its useful life. This project reseals 485 feet of the existing taxiway c pavement and joints to extend its useful life. This project reseals 6,501 feet of existing runway 1/19 pavement and joints at a non hub primary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with iron mountain, michigan.