$2,016,351 for the Tipton Airport to build a new airport-wide storm water management facility to better handle runoff, in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration’s design standards and.

$19,951,428 for BWI to reconstruct an existing airport lighting vault that is due to be upgraded.The federal grants have been awarded as follows: And with these federal resources, we’re not only helping our Baltimore area airports better serve travelers and regional businesses, we’re also creating good-paying, local jobs and protecting our environment,” said the lawmakers. “We will continue working to secure funding for critical infrastructure upgrades across our state because these investments are key to supporting our local economies.” “Ensuring our airports are in the best condition keeps passengers safe, flights on time, and our economy growing. The funds are provided through the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes joined Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger (all D-Md.) to announce $23,156,355 in federal funding to support improvements at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Tipton Airport.