Reconstruct taxilane; install runway visual guidance system; reconstruct apron; construct taxilane

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Michigan Department of Transportation a Project Grant totaling $534,369.47 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 7, 2025, with completion anticipated by August 6, 2029. This award supports the state's administration of the Michigan State Block Grant Program, which distributes federal funding to nonprimary airports within Michigan. The project encompasses specific infrastructure improvements including taxilane reconstruction, runway visual guidance system installation, apron reconstruction, and taxilane construction at eligible airports throughout the state.

The funding facilitates the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits by modernizing airport infrastructure at regional facilities. As the administering entity for this block grant program, MDOT serves as the intermediary between the FAA and individual airport sponsors, managing sub-awards and ensuring compliance with federal Airport Improvement Program requirements. The four-year project period aligns with standard FAA timelines for airport construction and improvement initiatives, allowing participating airports to advance critical airfield safety and operational enhancements.

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.