Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Hoyer Applaud Completion of New St. Mary’s County Regional Airport Runway

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Congressman Steny Hoyer (all D-Md.) applauded the completion of the new St. Mary's County Regional Airport runway, an over 10-year-long project that was supported by over $22 million in federal funding. The new runway will allow the St. Mary's County Regional Airport to accommodate larger aircrafts and expand its business.

"Our regional airports serve as important local economic hubs. These upgrades to the St. Mary's County Regional Airport will expand opportunities not just in Leonardtown, but also throughout the County, for those who support the mission of NAS PAX River, and for the entire Southern Maryland region. That's why we fought for years to deliver over $22 million in federal investments to support these upgrades to the airport and its runway. Today's milestone is a result of those hard-fought dollars and our partnership with state and local leaders," said Senator Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

"Our regional airports play essential roles like keeping us connected, supporting our national security efforts, and more. With this more than $22 million in federal investment, St. Mary's regional airport will be able to support larger aircraft like medevac and defense-related aircraft. This critical investment will strengthen our state's position as a leader in aerospace, defense, and technology," said Senator Alsobrooks.

"I am thrilled to celebrate $22 million in federal funding for the completion of the runway and terminal expansion projects at the St. Mary's County Regional Airport. These exciting enhancements will help the airport continue operating safely and efficiently while supporting critical services and economic development in Southern Maryland," said Congressman Hoyer. "I thank the Commissioners of St. Mary's County and the Maryland Department of Public Works and Transportation for their partnership and work to implement these critical upgrades at the St. Mary's airport and facilities across our region. I remain proud to support these federal investments in Southern Maryland's infrastructure and economy."

Federal Team Maryland worked to secure funds for this program through the Airport Improvement Program, which they have also worked to support consistently throughout their time in Congress, including through the passage of the infrastructure modernization bill in 2021, which included an additional $15 billion in funding for the Airport Improvement Program.