Bishop International Airport in Flint will receive $7,246,521 through the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), chief deputy whip of the House Democratic Caucus, announced April 14 $9,305,311 in federal grants will be awarded to five local airports throughout the 5th Congressional District to support local airports that are experiencing severe economic disruption caused by coronavirus, including Bishop. This funding can be used by the airports to mitigate the economic impacts of this public health emergency on airports.
“I am doing everything I can to make sure our communities have the resources they need to respond to this coronavirus pandemic,” Kildee said. “Our local airports in mid-Michigan are facing tremendous economic strain due to this public health emergency. Local airports provide essential passenger and cargo services for our region that help support our economy. I am pleased to announce these federal grants and I will continue to work in Congress to bring critical resources and medical equipment to Michigan.”
Grants were also awarded to the following:
- MBS International Airport in Freeland will receive $1,968,790.
- James Clements Municipal Airport in Bay City will receive $30,000.
- Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport in Oscoda will receive $30,000.
- Saginaw County HW Browne Airport in Saginaw will receive $30,000.
