LANSING, MI (WTVB) – The Branch County Memorial Airport is among 33 airports around the State of Michigan that will be getting funding from the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The agencies announced the awarding of $4 million on Wednesday in one-time Fiscal Year 2025 airport development grants for 44 improvement projects.
The Branch County Airport will get a $250,000 grant for the construction of a new five plane T-hanger.
According to a news release from MDOT, selection criteria was based on airport license status, use of COVID-19 pandemic funding, project timelines, zoning protections, project justification, community support, and alignment with the Michigan Airport System Plan.
Hillsdale Municipal Airport will also receive funds to buy a utility tractor for snow removal. The airport also received funding for crack sealing and pavement markings.
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