Update airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) a Project Grant totaling $579,227.37 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 23, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 22, 2029. This grant provides federal funding to support the State of Michigan's Block Grant Program for administering airport improvement sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout the state. The primary deliverable is the update of airport master plans for eligible Michigan airports, which will establish infrastructure development priorities and modernization needs for the state's nonprimary airport system.

Under this state block grant structure, MDOT serves as the administrative entity responsible for allocating and overseeing federal funding to individual airports within Michigan. The program supports infrastructure projects aligned with FAA strategic objectives, including runway rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, facility modernization, safety enhancements, and equipment acquisition. As a civilian project operated through Michigan's transportation infrastructure framework, this award leverages federal resources to maintain and develop a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to serve Michigan's civil aeronautics needs while supporting long-term economic benefits across the state.

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. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the michigan state block grant program.