{"id":35847,"date":"2026-07-06T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=35847"},"modified":"2026-07-06T15:00:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:00:01","slug":"awos-iii-weather-systems-now-live-at-bethel-strengthening-safety-and-community-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/news\/airports\/awos-iii-weather-systems-now-live-at-bethel-strengthening-safety-and-community-resilience\/%20","title":{"rendered":"AWOS III Weather Systems Now Live at Bethel, Strengthening Safety and Community Resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has announced that a new Automated Weather Observing System III (AWOS III) unit is officially operational at Bethel Regional Airport (0B1), with Princeton Municipal Airport (PNN) to follow soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This state-of-the-art system delivers continuous, real-time weather data that enhances aviation safety, supports emergency response, and bolsters local economic activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a state known for fast-changing weather, rugged terrain, and a mix of coastal, island, and rural communities, AWOS III delivers critical weather information that protects lives and supports local economies. The new installations represent a major step forward for our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AWOS III will assist with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support Safe Operations at Coastal Airports\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical Support for First Responders in Surrounding Areas\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Growth and Local Airport Viability\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration with National Weather and Aviation Systems\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state\u2019s AWOS III efforts are funded through a combination of the FAA Airport Improvement Program Grants, which is providing 95% of project costs, with the remaining share contributed by the Maine Department of Transportation.&nbsp; The current grant also includes design for AWOS III at three other Maine airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about AWOS III systems or MaineDOT\u2019s aviation initiatives, please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dot\/programs-services\/aviation\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dot\/programs-services\/aviation\">Maine Department of Transportation\u2019s Aviation Division<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weather data for Bethel can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/k0b1.awos.live\/wx-glance\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/k0b1.awos.live\/wx-glance\">Airport Weather Advisor\u00ae AWOS Live\u2122 | K0B1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has announced that a new Automated Weather Observing System III (AWOS III) unit is officially operational at Bethel Regional Airport (0B1), with Princeton Municipal Airport (PNN) to follow soon. This state-of-the-art system delivers continuous, real-time weather data that enhances aviation safety, supports emergency response, and bolsters local economic activity. 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