Extend/expand runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region awarded $9.17 million to the County of Talbot, Maryland, for Phase 7 of a runway safety area extension project at Easton Newman Field Airport under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant, obligated on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2029, funds electrical infrastructure preparation activities including groundwork, duct banks installation, and construction of a new electrical vault. These improvements support the expansion of Runway 4/22's safety area at the 22 end to enhance airport safety operations.

This project represents the County of Talbot's incremental approach to modernizing Easton Newman Field Airport infrastructure and meeting Federal Aviation Administration safety standards. As a non-14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 139 certificated airport, Easton was not subject to the December 31, 2015 runway safety area deadline but continues to pursue infrastructure enhancements as feasible. The award aligns with the Airport Improvement Program's strategic objectives of supporting the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs while maintaining a comprehensive nationwide airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends runway 4/22 safety area at the 22 end to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 7, which consists of construction of the electrical preparation, including groundwork, duct banks and new electrical vault. Non-14 CFR part 139 certificated airports were not subject to the runway safety area deadline of december 31, 2015, and some airports, including this one, continue to pursue further improvements as they become feasible. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with easton, maryland.