Reconstruct runway lighting; construct/extend safety area

This Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides $1,430,860 in federal funding to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to administer sub-awards for airport infrastructure projects in the state. The key products and services to be delivered through this grant include:

1. Constructing a 6,500-foot safety area for Runway 10/28 at Manistee County/Blacker Airport (MBL) to enhance airport safety.
2. Reconstructing the existing runway lighting on Runway 10/28 at MBL, which has reached the end of its useful life.

This grant, awarded on September 17, 2024, represents the final phase of construction for these critical airport infrastructure improvements. The funding is provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which increased the federal share to 100% for Airport Improvement Program projects. MDOT, as the state transportation agency, will administer sub-awards to the MBL airport authority to execute these projects, which are located in Michigan's 2nd Congressional District.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of michigan to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. This project constructs runway 10/28 safety area to 6,500 feet to enhance safety. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 10/28 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant includes discretionary funding for manistee county/blacker airport (MBL) located in the 2ND congressional district in michigan in the total amount of $463,940. This grant includes entitlement and discretionary funding for manistee county/blacker airport (MBL) located in the 2ND congressional district in michigan in the total amount of $895,377. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the michigan state block grant program.