Extend/expand taxiway

The Town of Millinocket, Maine received a Formula Grant award of $298,608.42 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 17, 2029. This grant funds Phase 2 of a taxiway extension project at Millinocket Municipal Airport, which will construct 126 linear feet of taxiway infrastructure. The overall project extends Taxiway D an additional 670 feet to support hangar development in the airport service area.

The grant supports critical airport infrastructure development through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, which facilitates modernization and maintenance of public-use airport systems nationwide. As a municipal government entity, the Town of Millinocket has demonstrated consistent success in securing federal airport infrastructure funding, with a track record of leveraging FAA grants exceeding $1.6 million for various airport improvements including taxiway extensions, runway reconstruction, and navigational aid enhancements at the municipal airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends taxiway d an additional 670 feet to serve hangar development area. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of constructing 126 linear feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with millinocket, maine.