Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $5.3 Million in Federal Funding for Upstate NEW YORK Airports

Announcement Includes Fed $$ From FAA’s Airport Improvement Program Which Senators Boosted In Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law And FAA Reauthorization Law Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Helping Upstate NY Reach New Heights! U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they are delivering $5,367,282 in new federal funding to upgrade airport facilities and equipment at Upstate New York airports. This federal funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). These grants will fund infrastructure projects, including ones that enhance airfield safety and modernize and upgrade taxiways. “Keeping our airports in top-notch shape is crucial to attracting business and tourism to Upstate New York. I’m proud to deliver more than $5 million in federal funding to help our airports, from Niagara Falls to Ticonderoga, invest in key safety upgrades and modernization efforts,” said Senator Schumer. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Law is continuing to help improvements at New York’s airports take off. I’ll always continue to fight to deliver federal resources to help our local economies reach new heights.” “From big cities to rural communities, it is vital that New York’s airports have the resources they need to provide a safe and comfortable experience for all,” said Senator Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee. “I’m proud to deliver over $5 million in federal grants to upgrade and modernize facilities in Upstate New York, and I’ll keep fighting to bring home the funding that our airports need to offer first-rate service, operate efficiently, and ensure passenger safety.” A breakdown of awards can be found below: Recipient Awarded Project Description Ticonderoga Municipal Airport $1,120,952 This project expands the existing Main Apron by adding 2,550 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport $282,735 This grant funds Phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds Phase 1, which consists of design. This project reconstructs existing Runway 15/33 signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds Phase 1, which consists of design. This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for Runway 15/33 at both Runway thresholds that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 4,000 feet of existing paved Runway 15/33 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. Niagara Falls International Airport $2,551,157 This grant funds Phase 2, which consists of design. This project reconstructs a sponsor-owned Federal Aviation Administration contract tower. Piseco Airport $1,412,438 This grant funds Phase 2, which consists of construction of 8,000 square yards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project rehabilitates 4,000 square feet of existing airport helipad to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 10,500 square yards of existing Terminal Apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. TOTAL $5,367,282 ###