Northern Maine Regional Airport: In Presque Isle, the airport is used by private aircraft, freight carriers and the commercial carrier PenAir, which flies to Boston. It is also a critical commercial hub for Aroostook County businesses, providing facilities for UPS and FedEx, among others. With help from U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, the airport has received federal funds to upgrade aspects of the facility.
Robert LaFleur Airport: In Waterville, the airport received $6 million in federal and local funding for improved runways, lavatory service, de-icing equipment, aircraft tugs, mowers and a fuel truck. The airport hopes to see increased traffic as a result.
Knox County Regional Airport: In Owls Head, the airport hosts the commercial carrier CapeAir, which provides service to Logan International Airport in Boston. In the past five years, it has paid for upgrades with $7 million in Federal Aviation Administration funding, combined with 5 percent matches from the state and county. Improvements include terminal construction; pavement, runway and road projects; and obstruction and wildlife mitigation. Other improvements are projected through 2018.