Update airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Michigan Department of Transportation a project grant totaling $615,789.47 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 26, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2029. This grant funds a state block grant program administered by Michigan to distribute Airport Improvement Program sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout the state. The primary deliverable is the update of airport master plans, which serves as a foundational planning document for infrastructure development and modernization at eligible airports within Michigan's National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

As a pass-through entity, the Michigan Department of Transportation will allocate federal funding to qualifying nonprimary airports within the state to support infrastructure investments consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits. This funding mechanism enables smaller, non-primary airports to access federal resources for airport development, modernization, and maintenance projects while supporting the FAA's goal of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

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.