Seal apron pavement surface/pavement joints; reconstruct apron

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $215,610 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the County of Marquette, Michigan, for the Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport Division (Sawyer International Airport). The grant funds the design phase of a project to seal 12,500 square yards of the existing west general aviation apron pavement surface and joints to extend the pavement's useful life, as well as reconstruct 12,000 square yards of the existing east general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This funding is intended to provide critical infrastructure improvements for the airport, which serves as a crucial transportation asset for the Gwinn, Michigan area. The grant has an award date of July 11, 2024, and a target ultimate completion date of July 10, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project performs joint filling to 12,500 square yards of the existing west general aviation apron surface to extend the pavement's useful life. This project reconstructs 12,000 square yards of the existing east general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gwinn, michigan.