“Infrastructure projects funded by these grants will advance safety, improve travel, generate jobs and provide other economic benefits for local communities,” Chao said.
Projects include runway reconstruction and rehabilitation, construction of firefighting facilities, noise mitigation, emissions reduction and the maintenance of taxiways, aprons and terminals. The construction and equipment supported by this funding increase the airports’ safety, emergency response capabilities and capacity, and could support further economic growth and development within each airport’s region.
Airport infrastructure in the United States, with 3,332 airports and 5,000 paved runways, supports our economic competitiveness and improves quality of life. According to the FAA’s most recent economic analysis, U.S. civil aviation accounts for $1.6 trillion in total economic activity and supports nearly 11 million jobs. Under Chao’s leadership, the department is delivering AIP investments for the American people, who depend on reliable infrastructure.
Airports can receive a certain amount of AIP entitlement funding each year based on activity levels and project needs. If their capital project needs exceed their available entitlement funds, the FAA can supplement their entitlements with discretionary funding.
Some of the grant awards in the Michigan Contractor & Builder area include:
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Michigan received two grants for $21.4 million and $12.4 million. The grants will fund the reconstruction of a runway and a taxiway.
- Bishop International Airport in Michigan received a grant for $8.1 million. The grant will fund the reconstruction of runway lighting and the rehabilitation of a runway.
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Michigan received a grant for $11.1 million. The grant will fund the rehabilitation of an apron.
