Install weather reporting equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $1,279,473.68 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Maine Department of Transportation on August 27, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 26, 2029. This formula grant funds Phase 1 design activities for the acquisition and installation of a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS), Type III, at airports associated with Augusta, Maine. The AWOS will provide site-specific weather information to support safe and efficient airport operations.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Office of Airports, provides federal grants to support airport infrastructure development and modernization nationwide. This award represents the program's strategic objective of maintaining a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. As a state transportation agency with extensive experience managing federal aviation grants, MaineDOT will oversee the design phase of this weather reporting equipment installation project to enhance operational capabilities at the Augusta airport facilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system, type III, to provide site-specific weather information. This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system, type III, to provide site-specific weather information. . This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of the design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with augusta, maine.