Reconstruct airport rotating beacon

The Town of Greenville, Maine received a Project Grant award of $321,052.63 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on May 29, 2025, with a completion date of May 28, 2029. The grant funds the reconstruction of the Greenville Airport's rotating beacon, which has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces critical aviation infrastructure necessary for airport safety and operational efficiency at the municipally-owned facility.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal grants to support the development, maintenance, and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. This award aligns with the program's strategic focus on infrastructure rehabilitation and safety improvements at public-use airports. The Town of Greenville has demonstrated consistent success in securing federal airport infrastructure funding, with previous AIP grants supporting runway repairs, taxiway construction, perimeter fencing, and airport master planning initiatives. The beacon reconstruction project represents a standard infrastructure maintenance activity typical of AIP-funded awards, which generally range from $300,000 to $72 million and span four-year project periods.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces the existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with greenville, maine.