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County approves modest 3% t‑hangar rent increase at Hagerstown Regional Airport
Summary
Hagerstown Regional Airport director asked for modest increases tied to FAA grant assurances and aging hangar maintenance; the board approved a 3% year‑over‑year increase to t‑hangar rents to help preserve airport infrastructure and support a future paving project.
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved a modest increase to t‑hangar rents at Hagerstown Regional Airport after a public hearing in which airport staff described the need to match inflation and to fund maintenance on aging hangars.
Neil Doran, Hagerstown Regional Airport director, told the board the recommended change is largely limited to t‑hangar rent, which the presentation proposes to increase by 3% year over year — slightly lower than the prior year’s 4% increase. Doran said the airport must align rents with FAA grant assurance guidance and cover rising insurance, maintenance and paving costs; he noted an upcoming grant‑funded pavement project will still require the airport to contribute roughly $75,000 for its local match.
Doran said demand for hangars is strong in the National Capital Region; available hangars typically fill quickly and the airport maintains a waiting list. During public comment Curtis Ray said he supports investment in the airport and suggested pursuing cargo hub potential; Ray also said the proposed airport fee changes were acceptable compared with market alternatives.
The board voted to approve the fee update. Commissioners praised airport management and said modest rent increases are reasonable to sustain operations and future projects.
Ending: The airport will implement the rent change and continue pursuing grant opportunities and capital maintenance funding in coordination with county finance staff.
