Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Michigan Department of Transportation a Project Grant of $156,288.42 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 26, 2025, with a completion deadline of August 25, 2029. This grant provides state block grant program funding to administer Airport Improvement Program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within Michigan. The award supports obstruction marking, lighting, and removal activities at eligible airports throughout the state, contributing to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence in the nationwide system of public-use airports.

Under this grant, MDOT will distribute federal funding to Michigan nonprimary airports to support infrastructure improvements and safety enhancements. The state block grant mechanism enables MDOT to allocate resources across multiple airport projects statewide while ensuring compliance with FAA requirements and National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems standards. This funding represents part of the broader federal investment in airport infrastructure development and maintenance, which encompasses runway and taxiway improvements, safety enhancements, and operational infrastructure upgrades at civilian 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.