Maine airports are receiving more than $1.3 million for upgrades from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Six airports are receiving $1,331,262 from the FAA to upgrade and expand their infrastructures, in some cases to meet federal requirements, according to a press release from U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud. The following projects are slated to receive funds:
- $770,615 for the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport to construct a runway safety area
- $325,850 for the Sugarloaf Regional Airport in Carrabassett Valley to construct an aircraft parking apron
- $95,000 for the Princeton Municipal Airport to update the airport master plan study
- $90,820 for the Millinocket Municipal Airport to remove trees and other obstructions surrounding the airport
- $23,987 for the Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle to rehabilitate an aircraft parking apron, runways and taxiways
- $24,990 for the Pittsfield Municipal Airport to design a perimeter fence and update the airport master plan study