Construct/expand hangar; construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) a Project Grant of $204,271.58 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 1, 2025, with a completion deadline of July 31, 2029. This grant represents a state block grant program allocation that enables MDOT to administer Airport Improvement Program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within Michigan. The primary infrastructure deliverables include the construction and expansion of airport hangars and taxilane construction at eligible nonprimary airport facilities throughout the state.

As the administering entity, MDOT will distribute and oversee the use of federal funding to support airport infrastructure development projects that meet FAA safety and operational standards while enhancing Michigan's aviation infrastructure system. This award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of ensuring a nationwide system of safe and efficient public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. The four-year project period accommodates the design, permitting, and construction phases typical of airport infrastructure improvements under the Airport Improvement Program.

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.