Reconstruct passenger boarding bridges

The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), doing business as BWI, received an $18.2 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct 14 existing passenger boarding bridges at airports associated with Glen Burnie, Maryland. The award, issued on June 20, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of June 19, 2029, directly addresses critical infrastructure renewal by replacing aging boarding bridges that have reached the end of their operational lives. This project will enhance operational efficiency and safety at Maryland airport facilities while modernizing passenger amenities.

The reconstruction initiative represents a significant infrastructure investment consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's mandate to develop and maintain a nationwide system of public-use airports. As a state aviation authority with established expertise in comprehensive airport infrastructure projects, MAA will execute this four-year capital improvement project at the Millersville, Maryland location, with work performed to FAA design standards and specifications. The boarding bridge replacement will support the long-term operational capacity and passenger experience at Maryland's aviation network.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 14 existing passenger boarding bridges that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with glen burnie, maryland.