Extend/expand runway

The County of Kalamazoo, through its Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport division, received a $14.9 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). Awarded on August 6, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 5, 2029, this Phase 2 construction grant funds the extension of existing Runway 17/35 by an additional 450 feet to accommodate increased aircraft operations at the airport located in Portage, Michigan.

The project delivers critical aviation infrastructure improvements that enhance the airport's operational capacity and support regional transportation services. As a civilian airport infrastructure investment, this grant aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through modernized transportation infrastructure. The four-year project period accommodates design completion and full construction implementation to expand the runway's ability to serve commercial and general aviation operations throughout the Great Lakes region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing paved runway 17/35 an additional 450 feet in length to accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kalamazoo, michigan.