LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — In Michigan, 33 airports are to obtain one-time Fiscal Yr 2025 airport growth grants for 44 enchancment initiatives, The Michigan Aeronautics Fee (MAC) and the Michigan Division of Transportation (MODT) introduced.
In line with MDOT, the grant cash will go in the direction of clearing obstructions, repairing runways, upgrading lighting, constructing hangars, and buying operations tools.
Owosso RNP Owosso Neighborhood Airport Obstruction Elimination Runway 36 $ 50,000
Howell OZW Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport Purchase Refurbished GPU $ 45,000
Howell OZW Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport Seal Pavement Floor/Pavement Joints $ 47,150
Hillsdale JYM Hillsdale Municipal Airport Purchase SRE Provider Loader Plow $101,000
Hillsdale JYM Hillsdale Municipal Airport Seal Pavement Floor/Pavement Joints $ 46,200
Jackson JXN Jackson County Airport – Reynolds Subject Seal Pavement Floor/Pavement Joints $127,300
“Gov. Whitmer and I are committed to investing in infrastructure that serves communities across Michigan, and our airports are no exception,” mentioned Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II. “We’re proud of the progress we’ve made bringing home millions in federal funding to improve airports, and these new awards will help airports improve safety, security and infrastructure. Let’s keep working together to improve infrastructure in Michigan and better connect our small business owners, people, and families.”
The choice course of was based mostly on a number of components together with license standing, and use of COVID-19 funds, MDOT says in a information launch despatched to six Information. MDOT says 54 airports utilized for the grant for 97 initiatives, totaling $10.5 million.
“Hillsdale Municipal Airport is thrilled to have been chosen as a recipient of the FY 2025 State/Local Program funding,” mentioned Hillsdale Airport Supervisor Ginger Moore.
“We received funding to purchase a much-needed John Deere 5095M utility tractor for snow removal purposes. The airport also received funding for crack sealing and pavement markings. Hillsdale Airport has been working hard improving the airport and staying in good standing for general utility license,” mentioned Moore.
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