Update airport master plan

The City of Belfast received a $124,900 formula grant award dated August 7, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The award funds Phase 2 of an airport master plan update project, which encompasses revisions to the remaining chapters of the existing master plan study and preparation of an updated airport layout plan for Belfast Municipal Airport. The project is scheduled for completion by August 6, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal funding to support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. This award supports capital planning activities that contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient national airport system. As a formula grant recipient, the City of Belfast—a DOT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with a demonstrated track record of managing complex FAA-funded airport infrastructure projects—is required to maintain the updated airport layout plan for the duration of the grant agreement and submit periodic reports documenting project progress and expenditures.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of updates to the remaining chapters and an updated airport layout plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with belfast, maine.