Construct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded the City of Biddeford $186,931.58 on July 7, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund preliminary design and permitting for taxiway construction at Biddeford airport.

The project will construct a new parallel taxiway 1,225 feet in length and 25 feet in width, plus two stub taxiways each 220 feet in length and 25 feet in width, bringing the airport into conformity with current standards. This award funds Phase 1 activities only; a separate Airport Infrastructure Grants award funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Work will be performed in Biddeford, Maine, with a period of performance through July 6, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new parallel taxiway 1,225 feet in length and 25 feet in width and two new stub taxiways 220 feet in length and 25 feet in width to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of preliminary design and permitting. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with biddeford, maine.