Acquire land for approaches. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded a $146,208.03 Project Grant to the Cities of Auburn and Lewiston under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds will be used to acquire 94 acres of land to enable airport control of land use within the Runway 4 protection zone at the Auburn-Lewiston Industrial Airpark in Auburn, Maine. This land acquisition will allow the airport to improve safety by controlling development and ensuring compatible land uses near the runway. The grant completion date is August 12, 2025, with funding provided through the American Rescue Plan Act to cover 100% of costs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 94 acres of land to enable the airport to control land use within the runway 4 protection zone. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with auburn, maine.