Shift taxiway; construct taxiway; construct/expand hangar; construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $691,543.16 to the Michigan Department of Transportation under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 26, 2025. This project grant funds a state block grant program that enables Michigan to administer Airport Improvement Program sub-awards for nonprimary airports throughout the state. The award will support specific airport infrastructure improvements including taxiway shifts, taxiway construction, hangar construction and expansion, and taxilane construction at eligible Michigan airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

With a completion date of August 25, 2029, this four-year award represents federal investment in Michigan's airport infrastructure modernization and development. As the state's transportation agency, MDOT will serve as the administrator and pass-through entity for sub-awards to individual nonprimary airports within Michigan, leveraging its extensive experience managing federal transportation infrastructure grants to ensure effective deployment of funds for critical airport facility improvements.

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.