The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has granted funds to help cover the cost for improvements at Fort Kent Municipal Airfield in Maine.
Additions to the camping area include two picnic tables and a picnic area shelter just off the west side of the runway next to the trailhead to Fish River Falls.
George Dumond of the Fish River Flying Club has spearheaded this round of improvements to the 2,154-foot airfield, which is adjacent to Maine’s Fish River.
“It has blossomed into a beautiful asset for recreational aviators in northern Maine,” RAF Liaison Andy Rowe said. He noted the area boasts “muskie downstream and brookies upstream of the falls, and a beautiful smooth grass strip with plenty of camping and friendly local folks.”
Back in 2010, RAF Liaisons Steve Mason and Rowe obtained an RAF grant to help the club maintain the field.
“This is a Phoenix of an airport,” RAF New Hampshire Liaison John Meade said. “Steve and Andy helped reverse the demise of this airport.”
The club will continue mowing the airfield and the area next to the shelter so visitors may fly in and park and camp next to the shelter.
See the Airfield Guide for more information about Fort Kent Municipal Airport.