Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $384,254.74 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Michigan Department of Transportation on August 18, 2025, with a completion date of August 17, 2029. This project grant provides state block grant program funding to enable Michigan to administer and distribute Airport Improvement Program sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout the state. The primary focus of the funded activities is obstruction marking, lighting, and removal at eligible airport facilities.

Through this award, the Michigan Department of Transportation will serve as the administrative intermediary, managing the allocation and oversight of federal funds to nonprimary airports within Michigan as sub-awardees. The intended beneficiaries are the participating nonprimary airports that will utilize the funding to address critical safety infrastructure improvements related to obstruction marking, lighting systems, and obstruction removal—key components of the FAA's strategic objectives to enhance aviation safety and maintain a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports.

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.