Trone, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Hagerstown and Frederick Airports

Statement

Today, U.S. Congressman David Trone and U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (all D-Md.) announced $1,202,449 in new American Rescue Plan funding for the Hagerstown Regional Airport ($1,143,449) and the Frederick Municipal Airport ($59,000). The federal relief funds will be used to cover costs of operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and to prevent the spread of pathogens at the airport amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Investing in our airports supports our local economies and helps drive business in the region," said the lawmakers. "That's why we fought to pass the American Rescue Plan and secure federal dollars like these to help our local airports weather the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will keep working to bring federal resources to our state to modernize Maryland's infrastructure and support our regional airports."

"The new American Rescue Plan funding ensures that airport staff are equipped to handle the uncertainty of the pandemic and keeps our community safe," said Jeff Cline, President of the Board of Washington County Commissioners. "The Hagerstown Regional Airport has been an important part of our community for as long as I can remember, and ensuring that it can operate smoothly is essential. I'd like to thank Congressman Trone along with Senators Cardin and Van Hollen for helping us get this funding."

"The federal government's investment in general aviation at FDK is an investment in the economic vitality of the City of Frederick, said Michael O'Connor, Mayor of Frederick. "This additional funding will help FDK continue to build our local transportation economy and support the City's full economic recovery from the effects of the pandemic."