Construct apron

The City of Frederick received a $1,353,052.63 Project Grant award on September 11, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief programs. This grant funds the final construction phase of a new 6,500 square-yard south apron at Frederick Municipal Airport designed to bring the facility into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project is scheduled for completion by September 10, 2029.

This grant represents a portion of the eligible project funding, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant providing supplemental support for the remaining eligible project costs. The apron construction will enhance airport infrastructure and operational capacity while supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 6,500 square yard south apron to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with frederick, maryland.