Wicomico County is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) under the Federal Aviation Administration’s FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program.
The grant, totaling $126,825, will fund Phase 1: Design for the replacement of equipment in the sponsor-owned federal contract tower at Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY). This is a pivotal step toward ensuring state-of-the-art safety and operational efficiency for the region’s primary air travel hub.
“This funding is a testament to the federal government’s dedication to modernizing local infrastructure,” said Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano. “With the support of our congressional representatives, projects like this enhance the economic vitality and safety of our region.”