Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; rehabilitate apron; reconstruct airfield signage/markings

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded County of Hancock $474,598.95 on June 8, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund Phase 1 site data procurement supporting comprehensive airfield rehabilitation at Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport in Ellsworth, Maine.

The award funds data collection activities that will support subsequent phases of a multi-year airfield rehabilitation project. The planned work encompasses reconstruction of existing airfield markings, rehabilitation of 25,000 square yards of upper terminal apron pavement, resealing of runway and taxiway pavements totaling approximately 18,393 linear feet across Runways 17/35 and 04/22 and Taxiways A, B, E, F, G, H, and J. County of Hancock is the grant recipient and operates the airport as a local government entity.

The award period extends through June 7, 2030. Place of performance is Ellsworth, Maine 04605.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing airfield markings that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project rehabilitates 25,000 square yards of existing upper terminal apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. This project reseals 1,980 feet of existing taxiway a pavement at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,363 feet of existing runway 17/35 pavement at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 330 feet of existing taxiway j pavement at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 400 feet of existing taxiway g pavement at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 5,200 feet of existing runway 04/22 pavement at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 5,800 feet of existing taxiway h pavement at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 840 feet of existing taxiway b pavement at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 840 feet of existing taxiway e pavement at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 840 feet of existing taxiway f pavement at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of site data procurement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bar harbor, maine.