Improve airport drainage/erosion control

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded a $2,240,390 Project Grant to Tipton Airport-FME under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). This funding will support the first phase of constructing a new airport-wide storm water management facility at Odenton, Maryland to adequately handle storm water runoff and meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards. Specifically, the grant funds off-site environmental mitigation to obtain necessary permitting for the project. The award period is from September 13, 2022 to September 12, 2026. The grant will provide federal funding to improve drainage, erosion control and meet regulatory requirements for airports associated with Odenton, Maryland.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new airport-wide storm water management facility to adequately handle storm water runoff to meet federal aviation administration design standards. . This grant funds the first phase, which consists of off-site environmental mitigation to meet permitting requirements. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with odenton, maryland.