SAULT STE. MARIE, MI-- Chippewa County International Airport is getting federal funding for improvements.
The Sault Ste. Marie facility will receive more than $689,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration for runway lighting and rehabilitation. The grant will also be used to fund an approach survey to identify existing obstructions to runway approaches and an update to Airports Geographic Information System data.
Airport Manager Tami Beseau says the money will allow officials to make upgrades to runway lighting and paint and seal runway cracks, which will enhance the longevity of the facility.
