Summary
A slate of projects is wrapping up or underway — painting, roofing, carpet, asbestos removal, runway crack sealing, and upcoming taxiway work funded by FAA and EGLE grants. Overnight scheduling of runway intersection painting keeps flights unaffected.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Projects are being funded through FAA and EGLE grants, with insurance expected to cover flood and ice-storm damage costs.
Travelers and the flying public benefit from a safer, better-maintained airport with minimal disruption.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Pellston Regional Airport Committee - Jun 23, 2026
A slate of projects is wrapping up or underway — painting, roofing, carpet, asbestos removal, runway crack sealing, and upcoming taxiway work funded by FAA and EGLE grants. Overnight scheduling of runway intersection painting keeps flights unaffected.
Board of Commissioners - Jun 9, 2026
The board was scheduled to act on several airport items: approach clearing Phase A, a layout plan update, an FAA grant, and taxiway reconstruction. These projects are largely federally funded and shape the airport's safety and capacity.
Pellston Regional Airport Committee - Feb 24, 2026
The airport is continuing planning meetings for a new water system, an infrastructure upgrade that affects airport operations and potentially surrounding properties.
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