Reconstruct taxilane; reconstruct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $1,255,223.16 through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Michigan Department of Transportation on August 26, 2025, for a project completion date of August 25, 2029. This Project Grant funds the reconstruction of a taxilane and apron at nonprimary airports within Michigan as part of a state block grant program administered by MDOT. The grant supports critical airfield infrastructure improvements necessary to maintain safe and efficient airport operations across the state's eligible public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Under this block grant structure, MDOT serves as the primary administrator, distributing federal funding to individual nonprimary airports within Michigan to execute their respective infrastructure projects. The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and legacy COVID-19 relief grants, supports such airfield pavement and surface improvements as essential components of the nation's airport infrastructure system. MDOT's role as the state's transportation infrastructure steward positions the department to effectively manage sub-awards and ensure compliance with FAA grant requirements throughout the four-year project period.

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.