Rehabilitate taxiway lighting; rehabilitate runway lighting

Dorchester County was awarded $190,000 through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 18, 2025, for the rehabilitation of airport lighting infrastructure at facilities in Cambridge, Maryland. Phase 1 of this project encompasses the design of taxiway lighting systems for Taxiways A1, A2, A3, and A4, as well as the rehabilitation of existing Runway 16/34 lighting. The grant funds design work to extend the useful life of these critical airfield lighting systems.

This project is part of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide. The award has an ultimate completion date of August 17, 2029, providing a four-year project period to complete the design phase. Upon completion, these lighting rehabilitation efforts will enhance operational efficiency and safety at Cambridge-area airports while maintaining compliance with Federal Aviation Administration standards for airfield infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates existing runway 16/34 lighting to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing taxiway a, A1, A2, A3, and A4 lighting to extend their useful lives. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design taxiway A1, A2, A3 and A4. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cambridge, maryland.