Security Administration in the interest of national security, but civilian pilots are still free to use the airport after going through a one-time background check procedure. In 2015, Southern Management Corporation proposed a , 13-story hotel on University of Maryland property in the approach path of the airport. The project was approved by the county but exceeded a tall FAA limit for a building at location in the flight path, prompting a redesign as a 10-story hotel. Ground was broken for the hotel later in 2015 and opened in 2017. In 2022, Tailwind Air announced plans to begin a scheduled flight service from College Park to Manhattan Skyport Marina, on Manhattan's East Side, on board a Cessna Grand Caravan. Service was set to begin on September 13, but service was delayed due to security concerns from the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration. Facilities Airport facilities College Park Airport covers and has one runway: Runway 15/33: , Surface: Asphalt The road to the airport is named in honor of Corporal Frank S. Scott, who was the first US enlisted man to die in a military aircraft, an accident which occurred at this airfield. College Park Aviation Museum The College Park Aviation Museum first opened to the public in 1981, and houses antique and reproduction aircraft associated with the history of College Park Airport. The current museum building opened on September 12, 1998. It includes a 90-seat auditorium, a non-circulating appointment-only library, gift shop, museum offices, and a replica of the original 1909 College Park Airport hangar, in addition to a main hangar with aircraft and exhibits on display. Artifacts and hands-on activities highlight the aviators, aircraft builders and airplanes that operated at the airport. Aircraft on display are: Berliner Helicopter No. 5 Blériot XI (replica) Boeing-Stearman Model 75 Curtiss JN-4D Curtiss Model D (replica) ERCO 415D Ercoupe Monocoupe 110 Taylor J-2 Taylorcraft BL-65 Wright Model B (replica) The museum offers changing exhibits, special events, lectures, workshops and programs for the public, schools and groups. There are also an extensive library and archives which hold materials relating to the airport's history, early aviation history, especially relating to Maryland, and general aeronautics including related children's books. The museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. It is owned and operated by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. References External links College Park Airport Main Website M-NCPPC College Park Airport