MAINE, N.Y. — A $54 million project to modernize the Greater Binghamton Airport is complete with a reimagined main terminal that improves traffic flow and other improvements to elevate the traveler experience, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced.
The airport project received $32 million from the governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition. It was one of nine upstate airports awarded funding to promote, revitalize, and accelerate investments in commercial passenger service airports.
Built in 1945, the Greater Binghamton Airport — located in the town of Maine, northwest of Binghamton — handles more than 36,000 enplanements each year and has an annual economic impact of more than $56 million. Flights are by Delta Airlines, and the airport serves as a vital transportation hub for local employers. However, the main terminal had not been renovated in more than 20 years.
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The project, which created more than 500 jobs, including incorporating a lodge dynamic to the airport facility, using wood features to accentuate the natural surroundings. Entryways are designed to allow passengers to view straight through the terminal and out windows to see the nearby hills and forests.
Improvements included constructing a new canopy and entry portals, reconfiguring the ticketing lobby and outbound baggage area, renovating the departure lobby and lounge, renovating the baggage-claim area, relocating the rental car counters, implementing a new parking revenue-control system, developing and furnishing terminal facilities (bathrooms, offices, multi-purpose room), a new TSA checkpoint/exit lane, new passenger boarding bridges, redeveloping the airport road approach, and HVAC system improvements.
“With its updated terminal and passenger accommodations, the newly reimagined Greater Binghamton Airport is now an inviting gateway that reflects the beauty of the Southern Tier and will encourage travelers to return again and again to this exciting region,” Hochul said in the announcement.
The New York State Department of Transportation administers the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition. Eligible airports were encouraged to apply for funding for either a single project or a program of projects that would help them meet the demands of the 21st century. Projects were evaluated based on established criteria including innovation in design, passenger amenities and experience, operational efficiencies, and economic effectiveness for the airport’s region.
“This project has completely reimagined the Greater Binghamton Airport, turning it into a modern gateway that truly reflects the future of Broome County and the Southern Tier,” Broome County Executive Jason T. Garnar said in the governor’s announcement.
