Three airlines vie to serve Lebanon Municipal Airport

Three bidders are vying to operate service at Lebanon Municipal Airport, as the airport’s Essential Air Service contract nears renewal. Cape Air currently serves the airport and is joined by two other applicants seeking a two- to four-year agreement beginning December 1. Residents can view the proposals and submit online comments, with the City Council set to discuss the options at the July 1 meeting. The DOT’s EAS program subsidizes rural connectivity to larger hubs, and final funding decisions weigh community input alongside council recommendations. As of April’s end, Lebanon logged 2,853 passengers this year, reflecting ongoing federal support and variable enplanement trends.