Update airport master plan or study

The City of Sanford received a formula grant award of $333,333.33 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. The award was obligated on August 6, 2025, with a completion date of August 5, 2029, and funds the Phase 2 update of Sanford Airport's master plan and airport layout plan.

The deliverables under this grant consist of a specialized geometric study focusing on runway and taxiway dimensions and configurations, culminating in a comprehensive master plan narrative report and updated airport layout plan sheet set. These planning products will address key development issues, objectives, and goals to support the airport's long-term infrastructure needs and operational improvements. The grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by providing federal funding to enhance airport planning and infrastructure readiness at this civilian public-use facility in Sanford, Maine.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the airport master plan narrative report and airport layout plan to address key issues, objectives and goals pertinent to the airport's future development. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of a specialized study focusing on runway and taxiway geometry, resulting in a comprehensive master plan and airport layout plan sheet set update. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sanford, maine.