Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded $673,000 to County Of Hancock on July 10, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to remove trees identified as obstructions and acquire easements at Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport in Ellsworth, Maine. Phase 1 funds acquisition of easements on the Runway 4 approach end; Phase 2 funds acquisition of easements on the Runway 22 approach end. These activities bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The award period extends through July 9, 2030. County Of Hancock operates Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport as a local government entity and has received multiple FAA grants for airport infrastructure capital improvements, including prior awards for pavement work, terminal rehabilitation, taxilane construction, and snow removal equipment facilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes trees identified as obstructions by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of acquiring easements on the runway 4 approach end. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of acquiring easements on the runway 22 approach end. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bar harbor, maine.