Michigan’s Flint Bishop International Airport will gain more than $8 million for the reconstruction of its primary runway 9/27 and other updates under a federal Airport Improvement Grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
“By enhancing our local airport, we will make sure to keep mid-Michigan connected to the rest of the U.S. and the world,” U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) said. I am grateful to the workers at Flint Bishop International Airport, who work hard every day to provide quality service to passengers as they travel.”
The airport authority plans to begin work on the runway this winter once the funding is cleared. The airport itself will remain open and, according to officials, unaffected during construction. In addition to the runway revamp, runway shoulders will be added and enhancements made to its lighting system.
“This federal grant will provide for critical infrastructure improvements to the airport’s primary runway, extending the usability of the runway by aircraft. The Bishop International Airport Authority is committed to safety and providing operational excellence for all of our customers,” Flint Bishop Airport Director Craig Williams said.