Reconstruct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City a Project Grant totaling $8.39 million under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, for the reconstruction of taxiway infrastructure at Berlin-Ocean City Regional Airport. This award funds Phase 2 of a comprehensive taxiway rehabilitation project, which involves the reconstruction of 2,200 feet of the existing 3,850-foot Taxiway A pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, and will be performed at the airport facility located in Berlin, Maryland.

This grant represents the FAA's strategic investment in airport infrastructure modernization and safety through the Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and maintenance of public-use airports nationwide. The funding will enhance operational efficiency and safety at the regional airport facility serving the Ocean City area, consistent with the FAA's objectives of maintaining a comprehensive system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,850 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of reconstruction of 2,200 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ocean city, maryland.