For at least the last several years, the airport has been propped up financially by Detroit's general fund. The plan is the latest for the city's beleaguered airport, which hasn't had regular service from a commercial airline in close to three decades. The FAA approved decommissioning the Crosswinds Runway, which will free up 80 acres for airport-related development. In the summer 2021, Watt sought to "right-size" its eastside airport with a museum, aviation education and manufacturing, but noted the vision for the future contains the contentious casualty of a shorter, crosswind runway. we are making the owners good faith offers they have a process by which they can accept or challenge," Duggan said. "This neighborhood has deteriorated badly over the years, at no fault of the neighbors. There are 17 occupied houses left between Gilbo and French Street on the city's northeast side and 53 private vacant lots. City officials recently met with residents in the area to resume the land acquisition process to be completed by next fall. "Today, we are recognizing the FAA and we've unlocked access to $100 million because we're all in agreement on a plan," Duggan said.įor decades, the FAA has required the city to acquire property to the east of the airport - from French to McNichols to Gilbo to Lynch - because the current airport footprint does not provide a sufficient safety zone according to federal standards, Duggan said. It gives us a plan for the future as well as it pays a little homage to the past."ĭetroit Mayor Mike Duggan said there was no hope to bring commercial aviation for 30 years.
"We are open for business," Watt said Thursday. The plan brings the airport into compliance with FAA standards and is the product of a three-year journey, said Jason Watt, Detroit's airport director. Davis Aerospace Technical High School will return to the renovated main airport terminal to train students as pilots and for other aviation-related careers, including mechanics. The Detroit Public Schools Community District's Benjamin O. The investment includes new hangars a new control tower improved taxiways and safety zone new airport development opportunities and the return of aerospace high school.
The plan is expected to unlock more than $100 million in federal funds over the course of the next 10 years and bring change to the Lasalle College Park and Gratiot-Findlay neighborhoods.
Young International Airport Thursday celebrating the Federal Aviation Administration approval of Detroit's first Airport Layout Plan in 30 years. 14-Detroit - City officials and legacy airmen stood on the grounds of the Coleman A.
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