The project's construction is not exactly cleared for takeoff just yet, but a key contract has been awarded for Ocean City's proposed $6 million airport terminal building. During its meeting Thursday night, City Council hired Somers Point architect William McLees to design the terminal as part of a $435,875 professional services contract. A Major Upgrade for the Municipal Airport Ocean City is preparing for takeoff-literally.
A significant redevelopment of the city's outdated airport terminal was approved at the June 26 City Council meeting, marking the first major step toward transforming the 1950s-era structure into a modern two-story facility. The $6 million project is designed to serve both aviation needs and community. Design Contract Approved for New Ocean City Airport Terminal Ocean City will build a new $6 million airport terminal funded by a $3 million local donation and city resources.
The project awaits City Council approval to secure funds and start construction in fall 2025, aiming to revitalize the airport and boost tourism and local services. Although his flying days are over, Grisbaum will still have a major impact on Ocean City's aviation industry thanks to a $3 million donation he has made to help fund the construction of a new airport terminal building. Grisbaum joined with a host of elected officials led by Mayor Jay Gillian and U.S.
Rep Jeff Van Drew at the Ocean City Municipal Airport on Tuesday to celebrate a ceremonial. PROJECT UPDATE: Design is expected to be complete in May 2026 with construction from July 2026 to August 2027. DESCRIPTION: The construction of a new terminal building (including space for a restaurant) at the Ocean City Municipal Airport.
OCEAN CITY, NJ - This year, Ocean City plans to construct a new terminal building at the airport, revamp an aging playground and more, as part of their $67.6 million five. $3 million for Ocean City Municipal Airport improvements, including a new terminal with a second-floor restaurant overlooking the airfield, partially funded by a private donation from Leon Grisbaum. $2 million for citywide paving and drainage improvements, including flood mitigation work in the Ocean City Homes neighborhood.
Plans for a new Ocean City airport building call for the city to spend $3 million, with a $3 million donation expected to cover the rest. A new terminal building at the airport, a multimillion-dollar facelift for a popular recreation complex and the continuation of road reconstruction projects throughout town top the list of major improvements in 2025 proposed in Ocean City's new five-year capital plan unveiled Thursday. Overall, the city plans to spend $67.6 million over the next five years for an array of infrastructure.
As Environmental Consultant to the City of Ocean City, State and Federal regulatory approvals were obtained for multiple improvements including, stormwater management upgrades, a new airplane hangar and artificial turf along the runway. Environmental impact assessments were conducted in coordination with the City, Airport Manager and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to facilitate airport.
