SALISBURY, Md. – Wicomico County has been awarded a $95,000 federal grant to begin design work on improvements to Runway 14/32 at the Salisbury–Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport, according to publicly released information from the county. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s FY26 Airport Improvement Grant program.
In a release of information, Wicomico County officials said the money will cover the first phase of the project, which involves planning and design to preserve the runway’s structure, extend its lifespan, and maintain safe operations for commercial and general aviation traffic. In the release, County Executive Julie Giordano emphasized the airport’s role in supporting the regional economy and credited U.S. Representative Andy Harris with assisting in securing the federal funding, based on the county’s announcement. Officials said the runway work is part of a broader effort to maintain airport infrastructure and strengthen transportation options across the Eastern Shore. The FAA contact listed for the grant is Anna McAlvanah at Anna.McAlvanah@faa.gov.
