Reconstruct service road; construct taxilane

The County of Hancock, serving as the airport authority for Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport in Ellsworth, Maine, received a $694,530.53 formula grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 8, 2025. The award encompasses the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. The project has an ultimate completion date of September 7, 2029.

This grant funds two primary infrastructure projects: the construction of a new 400-foot taxilane E to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current standards, and the reconstruction of 165 feet of existing paved service road that has reached the end of its useful life. These improvements will enhance airport operational capacity and safety while supporting regional aviation infrastructure development in Maine.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 400 foot taxilane e to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 165 feet of existing paved, non-public use service road that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bar harbor, maine.