Sawyer awarded hangar repair grant

K.I. SAWYER — U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, and Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Hills, announced on Friday that the Department of Transportation will award Sawyer International Airport $2,700,120 to repair a hangar.

This project is funded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program.

“Having reliable and safe air service is crucial for economic development, commerce, and tourism,” Stabenow said in a news release. “This funding is another critical infrastructure investment coming to our state and will improve Sawyer International Airport for years to come.”

In a news release, Peters said, “Michigan airports play a vital role in keeping travelers, communities and businesses connected to important markets and destinations by providing safe, reliable air travel. I’m pleased to welcome this grant, which will help make needed upgrades at Sawyer International Airport.”

More information on the Department of Transportation grant program can be found at http://www.dot.gov/grants.