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Our Mission:
Helping communities attract and retain quality airline services that provide links to national and global markets is a high priority at the bureau.
Airport Preservation:
An active airport preservation program seeks to assist airports at risk of closure. The Bureau of Aeronautics works closely with sponsors to find innovative solutions to problems which threaten their airports. In recent years bureau efforts are responsible for saving several airports.
Grants are available to air carrier airports for capital improvement, carrier recruitment and retention, and airport awareness activities. Of Michigan's 243 public-use airports, 19 are served by scheduled air carriers.
Pilot Information Systems:
As part of the bureau's all-weather access program, pilot information systems are located at 45 airports. These units enable pilots to access weather information, including near real-time radar images.
AWOS:
Thirty-seven state-owned Automated Weather Observing Stations (AWOS) provide continuous weather information to pilots via voice, telephone, and computer. Bureau technicians maintain these systems as well as four state-owned navigation aids.
State Air Fleet:
The bureau maintains and operates a fleet of five airplanes for transport of state personnel on official business. Due to Michigan's large size, this service affords passengers maximum efficiency and significant cost savings. Safety of flight operations is of paramount importance. Regular recurrent pilot training, preventive maintenance, and modern equipment are hallmarks of this safety commitment.
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