Reconstruct apron; construct taxilane

The Town of Rangeley, Maine received a $134,407.37 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 5, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 4, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 design activities for infrastructure improvements at Rangeley Municipal Airport, specifically the reconstruction of 3,444 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life and the construction of 750 feet of new taxilanes to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area.

Upon completion, these infrastructure projects will bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and enhance operational efficiency. The Phase 1 design funding represents the initial step in a multi-phase airport improvement initiative that will modernize critical airfield infrastructure and support long-term economic development for the Rangeley community and regional aviation stakeholders.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new 750 foot taxilanes to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 3,444 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with rangeley, maine.