The airport is currently obtaining permits to enable a generalized expansion. This expansion is aimed at increasing the overall safety of the airport and to attract new business into the surrounding area. The airport expansion will consist of eliminating two of the three existing runways and extending the length of one of its runways to just over 3,000 feet. This will allow aircraft to arrive and depart on a safer longer runway, while simultaneously reducing noise for the surrounding community. This expansion will also promote increased business revenue for many of the shops and restaurants in
Bel Air,
Churchville,
Aberdeen, and Edgewood, and will serve as convenient access to those visiting the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The completed runway 01/19 is long by wide. == References ==