b'64 MTN RUNWAYSPHOTO: MARYLAND AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONRunway Renewal at Martin StateImproves Safety and Efficiency BY KRISTEN RINDFLEISCHWhen Martin State Airport (MTN) in Maryland finishedRunway 1533 was originally built in 1940 and had received reconstructing its sole runway last fall, the nearlyseveral modifications and overlays over the decades since. But $35.9 million project provided much more than freshby 2023, the surface had significant distress, uneven grades and asphalt. The newly rebuilt runway, revamped taxiway system andfrequent drainage issues. Taxiways also needed revamping, and desperately needed lighting improvements provide a smoother,the lighting system was prone to failure.safer airfield for MTNs diverse general aviation and military traffic. October 2025AirportImprovement.com'