Realign taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $570,863.16 to the County of Kalamazoo on July 28, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to realign existing paved Taxiway C at Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport by 30 degrees to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This award funds Phase 7 of the project, which consists of obstruction removal. The recipient, the County of Kalamazoo operating Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, will perform work at the airport's location in Portage, Michigan. The period of performance extends through July 27, 2030. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program provides federal funding for runway, taxiway, safety, sustainability, terminal, airport transit connection, and roadway projects at eligible airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, with assistance awarded as lump sum and released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project realigns existing paved taxiway C by 30 degrees to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 7, which consists of obstruction removal. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kalamazoo, michigan.