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Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC)

The Michigan Aeronautics Commission is responsible for the general supervision of all aeronautics within the state. It is empowered by state law to make rules and regulations governing all airports, flight schools, and other aeronautical activities. Appointments to the commission are made by the Governor and are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
In addition to five members appointed to four-year terms, the commission consists of four statutory members, which include the directors of the Departments of Transportation, Natural Resources, State Police, and Military and Veterans Affairs. Additionally, the Transportation Department executive administrator for the Office of Aeronautics is designated as director of the commission.

Regular meetings of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission are held bimonthly in January, March, May, July, September, and November. The November, January, March, and July meetings are normally held in Lansing, while the other meetings are held at other locations across the state. A joint meeting with the State Transportation Commission is also held in January.

The commission chairperson has the ability to create various committees. Each committee has at least two commissioners and additional members from industry and interested groups. Currently, there are three advisory committees: Safety, General Aviation, and Commercial Air Service. The committees are charged with identifying issues of importance and recommending action to the commission as necessary.

Aviation in Michigan


Executive Committee
During the Sept. 16, 2020, Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) meeting, Chair Rick Fiddler appointed Commissioners Russ Kavalhuna and Roger Salo to serve with him on the Executive Committee. The committee is responsible for making recommendations to the MAC for special studies, agenda items, and other issues. Chair Fiddler will serve and act as presiding officer of the committee.   

MAC Meetings

Meeting Information

Approvals, Reports, Minutes, and Presentations

Accessibility notice: Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpageRequests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Meeting Agendas

May 2023

March 2023

January 2023