Reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct taxiway; realign taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $12,481,044.21 to County of Emmet on June 10, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund Phase 2 construction of taxiway realignment and reconstruction at Pellston Regional Airport in Pellston, Michigan.

The project realigns three existing paved taxiways—Taxiway A by 40 degrees, and Taxiways B and C each by 45 degrees—to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The work reconstructs 4,245 feet of Taxiway A pavement, 4,415 feet of Taxiway B pavement, and 1,375 feet of Taxiway C pavement, all of which have reached the end of their useful life. The project also reconstructs lighting systems on all three taxiways.

Performance runs from the award date through June 9, 2030, with work performed at Pellston, Michigan. The Airport Improvement Program supports development of a nationwide system of public-use airports through investment in infrastructure that meets civil aeronautics needs and supports long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project realigns existing paved taxiway a by 40 degrees to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project realigns existing paved taxiway b by 45 degrees to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project realigns existing paved taxiway c by 45 degrees to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 1,375 feet of existing paved taxiway c pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 4,245 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 4,415 feet of existing paved taxiway b pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway a lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway b lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway c lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pellston, michigan.