Reconstruct runway. This grant is funded by the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This $3,010,704 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will fund reconstruction of the runway at Wiscasset Municipal Airport in Westport, Maine. Awarded on August 19, 2021 under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the grant will reconstruct 3,400 feet of the existing Runway 7/25 pavement and improve the Runway 25 safety area. The work will be completed by August 18, 2025. The funding increases the federal share to 100% and will benefit the airport associated with Wiscasset, Maine by extending the useful life of critical runway infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,400 feet of the existing runway 7/25 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of design and reconstruction of runway 7/25. This grant funds the second phase, which consist of improvement to the runway 25 safety area. Non-14 CFR part 139 certificated airports were not subject to the runway safety area deadline of december 31, 2015 and some airports, including this one, continue to pursue further improvements as they become feasible. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wiscasset, maine.