S. Hunt Aero, LLC was established in 2013 with a focus on developing aviation and technology-related facilities on or adjacent to St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. S.Hunt Aero purchased 81 acres adjacent to the airport for the purpose of developing the property to spur industry and growth for the area. Subsequently, St. Mary’s County designated the Airport and the adjacent area as the Airport Innovation District.
S. Hunt Aero, LLC has been a catalyst for technology and aviation-related economic development in the Innovation District by constructing infrastructure and buildings including 7 large commercial hangars, and 6 hangar buildings which house 38 smaller hangars, 4 office/high bay office buildings, the University of Maryland UAS Test Site building, and the TechPort Incubator building, which together will house approximately 150 aviation/technology workers, storage for approximately 50 General Aviation Aircraft, a new aircraft maintenance facility, and several large aircraft that support various missions around the world.