Department of Aviation

Mission Statement

The Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport’s mission is to serve the air transportation and service needs of Dorchester County and the Regional Area by safely Providing, Operating, Promoting, Developing and Maintaining modern and efficient facilities and amenities for the traveling public in accordance with all Federal and State Aviation Regulations and Federal, State and Local laws.

About CGE

Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport (IATA: CGE, ICAO: KCGE, FAA LID: CGE) is a county-owned, public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) southeast of the central business district of Cambridge, in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport covers an area of 555 acres at an elevation of 20 feet (6 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 16/34 with a 4,477 x 75 ft (1,365 x 23 m) asphalt surface. Runway: 16/34 4,477′ Unicom 122.7 Lights: 121..9 (7clks) AWOS Freq. 120.675

Our Goals

To provide uncompromised protection of Airport users through safety and security policies.
To achieve superior maintenance efficiency and reliability, while protecting the environment.
To understand and exceed the needs and expectations of pilots, passengers, airport businesses and customers.
To practice prudent commercial principals to ensure competitive costs and adequate funds to support future growth.
To achieve proper balence between revenue maximization and fairness with customers.
To develop and foster outstanding airport professionals within an exceptional airport team.
To actively participate in County goals in alignment with the future growth of Dorchester County.

OBJECTIVES

To examine and update the mission.
To establish goals and objectives.
To establish core values.
To develop community events.
To examine and align policies, plans and procedures.
To provide a safe and secure infrastructure for our users, employees and tenants.
To develop an airport master plan (20 years).
To develop a strategic plan (5 years).
To develop a business plan (1 year).
To aggressively pursue all federal, state, local and private grant funding opportunities.
To regularly attend national, regional and local meetings, conferences and webinars.
To actively promote the airport by partnering with local organizations that promote Dorchester County as a tourism and business destination by positioning itself as a hub for connecting the Eastern Shore to the region.
To seek input from stakeholder groups to identify current issues and develop action plans.

AIRPORT PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE

The proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, and 2028 has been determined to be 6.43% for Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport awarded contracts with federal financial assistance in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26. The program is available for the public’s viewing purposes at the Airport’s Administration Offices located at 5263 Bucktown Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613 for 30 days following the date of this notice. Written comments will also be accepted for 30 days from the date of this notice. The comments are for informational purposes only and may be sent to Steve Nuwer, Airport Director, at the above-mentioned address. A teleconference will be held on August 1, 2025 at 8:00AM to 8:30AM for the purpose of consulting with stakeholders to obtain information relevant to the goal-setting process. If you would like to comment on the proposed DBE goal, please dial into the teleconference (877) 286-5733 (Phone conference ID: 448 163 485#).

DBE PUBLIC NOTICE #1

Section 26.1, 26.23 Objectives/Policy Statement

Dorchester County, owner of Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport, has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26. Dorchester County has received Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation, and as a condition of receiving this assistance, Dorchester County has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26 (hereafter referred to as “Part 26”).

It is the policy of the County to ensure that DBEs as defined in Part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in DOT–assisted contracts. It is also the County’s policy to engage in the following actions on a continuing basis:

1. Ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT- assisted contracts;
2. Create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts;
3. Ensure that the DBE Program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law;
4. Ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs;
5. Help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT assisted contracts;
6. Promote the use of DBEs in all types of federally-assisted contracts and procurement activities;
7. Assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place outside the DBE Program; and
8. Make appropriate use of the flexibility afforded to recipients of Federal financial assistance in establishing and providing opportunities for DBEs.

Steve Nuwer, Airport Director, has been delegated as the DBE Liaison Officer. In that capacity, Steve Nuwer is responsible for implementing all aspects of the DBE program. Implementation of the DBE program is accorded the same priority as compliance with all other legal obligations incurred by the County in its financial assistance agreements with the Department of Transportation.

Dorchester County has disseminated this policy statement to the County Council and all of the components of our organization. The distribution was accomplished by posting on the County’s website. A Public File containing the entire DBE Program is maintained in the Airport’s Administration Office, which file is available for public viewing during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Contact Person:

Steve Nuwer
Director
snuwer@dorchestermd.gov

Cambridge – Dorchester Regional Airport (CGE)
5263 Bucktown Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
p: 410.228.4571