As airport service grows, officials seek federal grants with more expansion in mind

Allegiant flights at Hagerstown Regional Airport have posted a growth of about 38% over last year, according to airport Director Neil Doran, with an expected 45,000 enplanements compared with 33,000 before. But airport officials are preparing for even more growth. In the past few weeks, Doran and Public Works Director Andrew Eshleman have appeared twice before the Board of Washington County Commissioners — first for approval to seek a federal grant to expand the airport’s marketing capabilities, and later for approval to seek another federal grant to adapt the terminal for commercial growth.