Reseal/resurface runway; rehabilitate apron markings; reconstruct snow removal equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded County of Emmet a $1.74 million Project Grant on September 12, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support critical infrastructure rehabilitation at Pellston Regional Airport in Michigan. The grant funds three primary infrastructure improvements with a project completion deadline of September 11, 2029: resurfacing 6,513 linear feet of Runway 14/32 pavement to extend its serviceable life; rehabilitating existing terminal and general aviation apron markings; and replacing two snow removal equipment carrier vehicles with plow attachments that have reached the end of their operational lives.

These infrastructure investments align with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a safe and efficient civilian airport system through modernization and preventive maintenance. The award reflects the Airport Improvement Program's mission to support the development and maintenance of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide, with particular emphasis on extending asset longevity and operational safety at nonhub primary airports serving regional aviation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates existing terminal and general aviation apron markings at a nonhub primary airport to extend their useful lives. This project replaces existing snow removal equipment including two carrier vehicles with plow attachments that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project reseals 6,513 feet of existing runway 14/32 pavement at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pellston, michigan.