Install runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Town of Houlton, Maine a Project Grant of $169,500 on June 3, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This Phase 1 design grant funds the installation of a runway visual guidance system for Runway 5/23 at Houlton's airport, specifically incorporating runway end identifier lights and a precision approach path indicator system at the 23 approach end. The project is intended to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards and will be completed by June 2, 2029.

As a civilian airport infrastructure project, the grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives to enhance airport safety and operational efficiency. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to public-use airport sponsors for infrastructure development and modernization across the nation, with this particular award representing typical investment in lighting system upgrades that are essential for safe aircraft operations during low-visibility conditions.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs runway end identifier lights system and precision approach path indicator system for existing runway 5/23, at 23 approach end, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with houlton, maine.