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Hagerstown Regional Airport Receives $5.25 Million FAA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant for Terminal Expansion

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 24, 2024) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $5.25 million dollar grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This competitive national grant will enable the airport to expand its terminal by no less than 20%, a significant step in accommodating future growth and enhancing operations for air carriers and passengers.

“This grant is a testament to the future potential of Hagerstown Regional Airport,” said Neil Doran, Airport Director at HGR. “Receiving a larger award than many higher-volume airports highlights the FAA’s confidence in our growth trajectory and the need for additional space to support our continued expansion. This project will encourage more competition among the airlines by constructing the terminal support spaces necessary for additional airlines to more realistically and feasibly serve HGR in the future.”

Ninety-five percent (95%) of this expansion project will be funded by the federal government, with HGR likely also utilizing additional entitlement funds to fully support the improvements if costs exceed $5.25 million. The Maryland Aviation Administration has also signaled their support to fund a portion of the costs of this project.

This critical infrastructure project will enhance operational efficiency and provide the necessary space to support both the current airline and any potential future air carriers, positioning HGR for long-term success. The expansion will focus on the terminal’s east side, adding more ticketing counters, expanded passenger queuing areas, and additional space for leasable concessionaire counters. Additionally, behind-the-scenes areas that are not typically visible to passengers will be expanded to better accommodate the space needs of airlines, their personnel, and essential equipment.

“We’re excited about this opportunity to better serve our community and travelers,” added Andrew Eshleman, Public Works Director, “and we’re grateful for the FAA’s support through this competitive grant process.”

We are proud to be a recipient of the FAA’s $5.25 million-dollar Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant award. This investment will go towards projects that improve and enhance the passenger experience by expanding terminal space to better accommodate our current and future growth.

Learn more about how these historic investments are improving airports nationwide by visiting www.faa.gov/bil.

About Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR)

Hagerstown Regional Airport is committed to providing high-quality, efficient air travel services to the local community and beyond. With a growing number of operations and carriers, HGR continues to expand its services and facilities to meet the evolving needs of its passengers.

For more information, please call 240-313-2777.

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