Construct taxilane

The City of Eastport received a formula grant award of $392,762.11 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 appropriations, and COVID-19 relief programs. The grant, awarded on August 14, 2025, with a completion date of August 13, 2029, funds the construction of a new 200-foot taxilane at Eastport Municipal Airport in Eastport, Maine. This taxilane will provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The project represents a critical infrastructure investment in regional airport facilities that supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. As a formula grant, the award reflects the allocation methodology used by the Airport Improvement Program to distribute funds to eligible public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. Upon completion, the taxilane construction will enhance operational capabilities at the Eastport Municipal Airport and support the local aviation infrastructure serving eastern Maine.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 200 foot taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with eastport, maine.