Update airport master plan

The City of Frederick received a $720,000 formula grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on August 25, 2025, with a completion deadline of August 24, 2029. This grant will fund the development and update of the existing airport master plan for Frederick Municipal Airport, including the creation of a sustainable master plan and comprehensive solid waste recycling plan.

The project deliverables will provide Frederick Municipal Airport with updated strategic planning documents to guide future infrastructure development and operational improvements while integrating sustainability and environmental management principles. As a planning and development grant under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, this funding supports the agency's objectives of maintaining a safe and efficient nationwide airport system. The City of Frederick, an active participant in federal airport infrastructure programs with a demonstrated track record of securing FAA funding exceeding $10 million for previous airport improvements, will serve as the grant recipient and project administrator responsible for completing the master plan updates within the four-year project period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study and includes an updated sustainable master plan and solid waste recycling plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with frederick, maryland.