Airport receives $143,000 grant
By Kathy McCarty
Staff Writer
PRESQUE ISLE — The Northern Maine Regional Airport will be receiving over $143,000 for needed upgrades, thanks to a USDT grant, according to an announcement made Aug. 28 by U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins.
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the Northern Maine Regional Airport in Presque Isle a $143,450 grant. The funding, provided through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will be used to replace airfield guidance signs and pavement markings that are required to enhance aircraft visual guidance and safety.
“This DOT funding is certainly welcome news for The County and will help make vital improvements at the Northern Maine Regional Airport,” said Snowe.
“Maine’s aviation infrastructure keeps our residents connected with the rest of the country and the world. FAA grants like this help ensure our airports can make the crucial upgrades required to keep travelers safe,” added Collins.
NMRA boasts the second longest commercial runway in Maine, measuring 7,440 feet, complemented by a second runway at 6,000 feet, making the airport a capable transportation facility for commercial, corporate and private users. PenAir, an Anchorage-based air carrier, currently provides round-trip essential air service between Presque Isle and Boston’s Logan International Airport.
