Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded the Town of Princeton $390,690.53 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on May 6, 2026, to fund construction of a new 4,225-square-foot sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar at Princeton Airport in Princeton, Maine. The hangar will generate revenue and enhance the airport's self-sustainability. This project grant funds a portion of the final construction phase; a companion Airport Improvement Program grant (CFDA 20.116) awarded the same day funds the remaining eligible portion. The award is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility. The period of performance runs through May 5, 2030. The Town of Princeton is the recipient and ultimate beneficiary. Work is performed in Princeton, Maine.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 4,225 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. 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 princeton, maine.