The federal government has awarded several regional airports in Central New York grant funding for various improvement projects.
Recipients include airports serving Oswego County, Cortland County, Rome, Hamilton, Potsdam, and the Elmira-Corning area.
A total of more than $40 million will help upgrade facilities at 16 airports across New York state, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) said in an announcement. The money was secured through the federal Infrastructure Law and will help pay for projects that modernize terminals, improve safety, and “enhance passenger experience.”
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The biggest funding awards will go to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (nearly $6.4 million); Albany International Airport ($21.9 million); and LaGuardia Airport in New York City (nearly $6.3 million), per the announcement.
Regional airport projects in CNY
Oswego County Airport in Volney will use a nearly $514,000 award to replace snow-removal equipment.
Griffiss International Airport in Rome will use more than $580,000 for reconstructing airfield signage and updating navigational aids.
A grant of more than $369,000 will help Cortland County/Chase Field Airport near Cortland to replace snow-removal equipment.
Elmira Corning Regional Airport in Big Flats, in Chemung County, was awarded two grants, including a nearly $1.6 million award to replace a terminal roof and nearly $616,000 to pay for snow-removal equipment.
Hamilton Municipal Airport in Madison County was awarded nearly $191,000 to build a new 1,350-square-foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant pays for the final phase, which consists of interior construction including architectural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical service.
Potsdam Municipal Airport in St. Lawrence County will use nearly $172,000 to replace a rotating beacon and more than $96,000 to build 15,400 feet of wildlife fencing and four manual gates to enhance safety.
