Update airport master plan

The Town of Carrabassett Valley, Maine received a $282,900 Project Grant award dated July 24, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to update the existing airport master plan for Carrabassett Valley Airport. The master plan update represents a critical planning deliverable that will guide future infrastructure development and modernization decisions at the airport. This four-year project, with an ultimate completion date of July 23, 2029, will be performed in Kingfield, Maine and will provide the municipality with comprehensive planning documentation necessary for subsequent infrastructure investment and operational improvements.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief provisions, supports airport infrastructure development and modernization nationwide. Master planning grants such as this award are foundational planning projects that precede and inform larger capital projects. The updated master plan will serve as the basis for future runway reconstruction, taxiway improvements, pavement maintenance, and other infrastructure enhancements at the airport facility, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with carrabassett, maine.