Runway 9-27 at Flint Bishop to Reopen After Rehabilitation Project

Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) reopened Runway 9-27 on Sept. 1, after a four-month rehabilitation project. The runway, which runs east to west, is one of two at Flint Bishop Airport.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the renovations our team has made to the runway! The project went really well, and we’re thrilled to have state-of-the-art runway upgrades for our pilots,” stated Airport Director Nino Sapone. “This was a team effort with our engineering leaders from RS&H. We worked together to make sure the project was both efficient and cost-effective."

Upgrades to the runway included resurfacing, adding shoulders to meet the new Federal Aviation Administration design specifications, and electrical improvements in the way of new LED runway lights and signage. All of the improvements were designed to enhance our facility’s safety for our commercial and general aviation pilots. Additionally, the upgrades were made to be environmentally conscious.

Flint Bishop utilized the skills of several local companies to complete this project, including the primary contractor, LA Construction and sub-contractors County Line Electric and Ace-Saginaw Paving.