Reconstruct taxiway lighting; rehabilitate taxiway; reconstruct taxiway signage

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded MBS International Airport Commission a $4.9 million Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 15, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 14, 2029. This grant funds the final construction phase of Taxiway A improvements at MBS International Airport in Freeland, Michigan, serving the Saginaw region. The project deliverables include reconstruction of taxiway lighting systems that have reached the end of their useful life, reconstruction of taxiway signage infrastructure, and rehabilitation of 6,399 linear feet of existing paved taxiway to maintain structural pavement integrity and extend the facility's operational lifespan.

As a civilian airport infrastructure investment, this grant directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing critical airport infrastructure. The four-year project timeline accommodates the design and construction phases necessary to complete taxiway improvements while maintaining airport operational capabilities. This award represents continued federal investment in regional aviation infrastructure under the FAA's comprehensive nationwide Airport Improvement Program, which prioritizes the development and maintenance of public-use airports to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing taxiway a lighting that that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway a signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 6,399 feet of existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with saginaw, michigan.