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| Airports Division |
Our Mission:
Encourage, foster, and participate with political subdivisions to provide a balanced, safe system of airports which enhance air transportation and the commerce of the state by implementing the State Airport Systems Plan, including the preservation of the existing system and expansion to meet aviation demands.
Our Responsibilities:
The Airports Division administers the state airport development program which provides project management for the programming, planning, design, safety evaluation, and construction of airports throughout Michigan.
The state airport development program is closely tied to programs of the individual counties and municipalities that own and operate airports. The activities and services are prioritized to return to Michigan the maximum federal dollars to meet airport needs.
Our Duties:
In FY 2003, more than 270 grants to Michigan airports were processed. This includes $10 million in state, and $88 million federal funds. Michigan is one of nine block grant states. This designation allows the Bureau of Aeronautics and Freight Services to directly administer distribution of federal funds to airports.
The Airports Division also maintains responsibility for licensing and/or registering airports, flight schools, aircraft, and aircraft dealers. Each of Michigan's 238 public-use airports, and heliports are inspected annually. There are currently 80 flight schools, 225 aircraft dealers, and approximately 7,000 aircraft registered in the state.
The Michigan Aeronautical Chart and Michigan Airport Directory are published annually. A copy of the chart is mailed free of charge to each of Michigan's 18,714 pilots. A copy of the directory is provided to each aircraft owner. Additional copies are available for sale.
The division maintains an active pilot safety and education program. Pilot seminars are held across the state and are presented with the intent of encouraging pilots to remain current in the latest techniques, regulations, and safety information. Each year approximately 4000 pilots attend bureau- sponsored safety seminars. Aviation education efforts by the Airports Division involve programs for both teachers and students.
Aviation career information is presented through a variety of publications, audio-visual presentations, and personal appearances. Teachers are provided with a variety of curricula and demonstration aids to help them incorporate aviation concepts into daily classroom activities.
Safety publications include the bimonthly magazine Michigan Aviation, the quarterly newsletter and the annual Pilot Information Card.
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