July 18, 2002
The Michigan Aeronautics Commission has approved $4.7 million in funding for improvements to the state's aviation system. The commission advanced 11 projects at 10 airports aimed at improving access to air travel and lifting the economy.
"With the summer tourist season upon us, we are reminded that all modes of travel lead to the Great Lakes State," said State Transportation Director Gregory J. Rosine. "This commission action will assure that Michigan remains on the right course to keep our skyways safe and assessable for our visitors, residents and businesses who depend on them."
The commission approved federal, state and local funding for runway repairs, snow removal equipment, runway lighting, land acquisitions, design engineering and other airport capital improvements.
The commission approved funds for the following projects:
$3,333,333 to Oakland County International Airport in Pontiac for acquiring land to mitigate noise.
$440,000 to Dupont-Lapeer Airport in Lapeer for land acquisition and runway design.
$236,333 to Oakland County International Airport in Pontiac for designing the north hangar area and runway 18/36 relocation; installing taxiway hold signs, additional paint markings, and fence replacement in the terminal area.
$180,340 to Charlevoix Municipal Airport in Charlevoix for fencing and snow removal equipment.
$160,000 to Delta County Airport in Escanaba for designing terminal building expansion.
$105,000 to Mackinac Island Airport on Mackinac Island to construct snow removal equipment building.
$80,000 to Mackinac County Airport in St. Ignace to rehabilitate runway end identifier light and apron lights, and to prepare airport improvement plan update.
$66,666 to Iosco County Airport in East Tawas for major crack repair of runway 8/26.
$52,000 to South Haven Area Regional Airport in South Haven to conduct an environmental assessment for extending runway.
$35,000 to Gratiot Community Airport in Alma for electrical re-cabling for simplified directional facility building.
$25,000 to St. Clair County International Airport in Port Huron for precision approach path indicators.
The commission's approval clears the way for issuance of the federal portion of the funds. Federal and state dollars for airport development come primarily from restricted, user-generated funds. The primary sources of revenue are aviation fuel, passenger taxes and aircraft registration fees.
Printer Friendly
Text Version 
Email Page
