Airports in Fryeburg, Pittsfield and Presque Isle among those slated for upgrades
Runway rehabs and new hangars are part of a slew of projects at 11 airports slated to receive a total of $4,201,355 to support important infrastructure improvements.
“Maine’s airports are vital pieces of our state’s transportation network that promote job creation and economic development,” said U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. “Throughout our state, airports play a critical role not only in carrying residents and visitors, but also in facilitating medical services for those in rural communities during emergencies when seconds count.”
The investments are much-needed and will improve safety and efficiency of operations, she added.
The money comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grants program.
Projects
- Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport:$1.163 million to support multiple improvements including construction of a 11,800-square-foot hangar for aircraft storage, a general aviation apron, and a 900-foot hangar taxilane to improve airfield access and bring the airport in alignment with current aviation standards.
- Eastern Slope Regional Airport in Fryeburg: $416,385 to update the airport’s master plan.
- Pittsfield Municipal Airport: $268,294 to acquire a snowplow attachment and reseal 4,003 feet of runway pavement.
- Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport: $245,044 to reimburse the airport for construction of a portion of a new 9,000-square-foot hangar completed in 2020 that is helping the airport generate additional revenue.
- Sugarloaf Regional Airport in Carrabassett: $237,500 to design rehabilitation plans for 2,797 feet of runway.
- Augusta State Airport: $213,750 to reconstruct airfield markings that have reached the end of their useful lives.
- Princeton Municipal Airport: $183,350 to design a 4,225-square-foot hangar to support increased aviation activity.
- Stephen A. Bean Municipal Airport in Rangeley: $150,000 to reconstruct 3,444 square yards of terminal apron and construct 750-foot taxi Lanes to improve airfield access.
- Northern Aroostook Regional Airport in Frenchville: $118,720 to acquire snow removal equipment, including a snow blower and plow blade, to improve winter operations.
- Presque Isle International Airport: $115,615 to acquire and install upgraded security equipment in accordance with federal regulations.
- Lincoln Regional Airport: $89,697 to acquire 0.7 acres of land, including an on-property building, for future development.
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