Maine Airport Land Sale Forgiven: FAA Waives Unauthorized 2023 Deal
Published Date: 4/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The FAA has officially approved the release of federal rules on 1.74 acres of land at DeWitt Field in Old Town, Maine, which the city sold without permission in 2023. This means the city is no longer bound by FAA land-use rules for that property, but it doesn’t guarantee any FAA money for the sale. Airport officials and local folks can now move forward with this change, which was finalized in early 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
FAA Releases 1.74 Acres from Obligations
The FAA issued a release of Federal obligations for 1.74 acres of land at DeWitt Field (Old Town Municipal Airport) that the City sold without FAA authorization in 2023. The notice was issued March 25, 2026 and covers the parcel identified as a portion of parcel 1 on the airport exhibit.
No FAA Funding Commitment for the Sale
The FAA's release explicitly does not commit the agency to provide financial assistance for disposal of the 1.74-acre property and does not determine eligibility for FAA grant-in-aid funding. That limitation was stated in the March 25, 2026 notice.
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