MAINE MONITOR • January 27, 2024
Situated on 256 acres at the farthest eastern tip of the United States, the humble 1940s-era airport, originally a Navy airstrip, now boasts a resurfaced $5.8 million, 4,000-foot runway that stretches across the western edge of Moose Island in Cobscook Bay. Until recently, a lack of local government support and funding kept the airport from expanding services. While it’s capable of serving regional airlines, flights have been limited to private planes. Peter Lehmann, the new airport manager, is working with volunteers and the city’s airport advisory committee to change that. They have a plan well underway to improve the airport and expand services.