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Michigan DMVA to Break Ground on Selfridge Air National Guard Base Runway Project Supporting Future F 15EX Eagle II Fighter Aircraft, KC 46 Pegasus Aircraft Missions

October 26, 2026

LANSING, Mich. – Officials from the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), state elected officials and local stakeholders will break ground on the Selfridge Air National Guard Base Runway Project Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. The $152 million project will realign and expand the runway at Selfridge to support the arrival of F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft missions, strengthening the installation’s infrastructure to accommodate its future military missions.

WHO: U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the DMVA, state elected officials
WHAT: Selfridge Air National Guard Base Runway Project Groundbreaking Ceremony
WHEN: Oct. 28, 2026 at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Selfridge Visitors Center, 44875 Jefferson Ave., New Baltimore, MI 48047

The runway project is a critical infrastructure investment in the future of Selfridge as it prepares to host two new aircraft missions. The realignment and expansion will support the operational requirements of the F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, helping position the installation for its next generation of airpower and reinforcing its long-term role in national defense.

The runway improvements are part of a broader infrastructure effort at Selfridge that includes the previously announced relocation and reconstruction of a portion of William P. Rosso Highway between Interstate 94 and Jefferson Avenue. The highway work supports the overall project scope and includes roadway realignment, drainage improvements and related infrastructure modifications necessary to accommodate the installation’s future requirements.

Media Note: Media should arrive at the Selfridge Visitors Center (outside the main gate), at 44875 Jefferson Ave., New Baltimore, MI 48047, no later than 8:45 a.m. for security processing, parking and transportation to the ceremony location. Upon arrival, media should check in at the transport bus for ID verification and security screening.

To RSVP, media must complete the Groundbreaking Ceremony RSVP Form. Opportunities to interview DMVA leadership will be available following the ceremony.

For additional information, contact the DMVA Public Affairs office at ng.mi.miarng.list.pao@army.mil.

Event photos will be available following the ceremony on the 127th Wing’s DVIDS page.

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Press Release MI Newswire Department of Military & Veterans Affairs DMVA

Media Contact:

Michael Kroll

Deputy Public Information Officer

krollm2@michigan.gov

517-285-9734

Author:

Michael Kroll

Deputy Public Information Officer

krollm2@michigan.gov

517-285-9734

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