32 Maine airports to get more than $14.7M
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Portland International Jetport is slated to get $4.8 million as part of broader funding for airports across the state.
Across Maine, 32 airports will get more than $14.7 million to make improvements under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The funding will be awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Infrastructure Grants Program, said U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine.
The funding ranges from $4.8 million for the Portland International Jetport and $2.7 million for Bangor International Airport to 11 small airports receiving $110,000 each.
Over the next five years, Maine airports will get a total of $73.8 million under the new infrastructure law.
“Maine’s airports are vital pieces of our state’s transportation network that promote job creation and economic development,” Collins said. “This historic investment will allow airports across our state to make much-needed improvements to their infrastructure, enhancing the safety and efficiency of operations.”
Maine airports will use this funding to support airport improvement projects, such as runways and taxiways, as well as terminal development projects, and roadway projects.
“This funding for critical airport infrastructure couldn’t have come at a better time for Aroostook County,” said Scott Wardwell, Airport Director for the Presque Isle International Airport (PQI). “The airport is in the final stages of completing its 20 year master plan which has identified several funding gaps for necessary infrastructure improvements.”
Presque Isle International Airport is slated to get $1 million under this round of funding.
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