Eastern U.P. airport gets federal improvement grant

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI--   Chippewa County International Airport has received federal funding for maintenance and upgrades. 

The $1.3 million grant comes from the Federal Aviation Administration.  It will be used to help pay for new snow-removal equipment and to make improvements to the runway and taxiway. 

Officials say the upgrades will maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and prevent aircraft damage from debris.