Construct perimeter fencing; rehabilitate terminal parking lot

The City of Eastport received a $152,602.11 Project Grant award dated August 14, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds two distinct infrastructure projects at Eastport Municipal Airport: construction of 140 feet of perimeter fencing with one gate to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 1542 standards, and rehabilitation of an existing 1,575 square-foot non-revenue generating parking lot to extend its operational useful life. These improvements support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining adequate public-use airport infrastructure.

The award period extends four years through August 13, 2029, providing the City of Eastport with federal funding to address critical airport safety compliance requirements and preserve existing ground infrastructure. These projects represent the type of facility modernization and maintenance investments the Airport Improvement Program routinely supports at non-primary airports throughout the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems to ensure safe and efficient airport operations.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 140 feet of perimeter fencing and one gate not required by 49 CFR 1542 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates existing 1,575 square foot nonrevenue generating parking lot at nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with eastport, maine.