Multiple Maine airports will receive a total of $14,262,173 to support important infrastructure improvements, according to U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program and the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Job Act (IIJA). Senator Collins was one of 10 senators who negotiated the IIJA, which provided $15 billion for airport improvements nationwide.   

“Maine’s airports are vital pieces of our state’s transportation network that promote job creation and economic development. Throughout our state, airports play a critical role not only in carrying residents and visitors, but also in facilitating medical services for those in rural communities during emergencies when seconds count,” said Senator Collins. “These significant investments will allow airports across Maine to make much-needed improvements to their infrastructure.”   

Specifically, the funding from the AIG program has been allocated as follows:    

• Portland International Jetport (PWM) - $11,311,290 to expand existing terminal space by 7,200 square feet, obtain snow removal equipment for two replacement carrier vehicles, and replace several passenger loading bridges.  

• Wiscasset Municipal Airport (IWI) - $585,000 to reconstruct 19,505 square yards of pavement.  

Specifically, the funding from the AIP has been allocated as follows:    

• Various Airports in Maine - $1,225,000 to install new, automated weather observing systems.  

• Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) - $1,140,883 to rehabilitate 165 feet of existing service roads and replace windows in the terminal.