Schumer, Gillibrand Announce OVER $40 Million in Federal Funding for 16 Airports Across NEW YORK State

Major Projects Include Nearly $22 Million For The Albany International Airport And Over $6 Million For The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
Today, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee, announced $40,600,450 in federal funding to upgrade airport facilities at sixteen airports across New York State. This federal funding was secured through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the senators fought to pass, and it will help fund projects that modernize terminals, improve safety, and enhance passenger experience.
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law is helping New York’s airports reach new heights! From big cities like Albany and Rochester to our rural communities, New York’s airports are a gateway for commerce and our tourism industry and vital connectors for residents and visitors. That’s why I fought to ensure they have the resources they need to deliver a safe and comfortable experience to travelers,”said Senator Schumer.“This $40+ million in federal funding will help our airports invest in key safety upgrades and modernization efforts. I’ve long fought to boost funding for New York’s airports and am thrilled to deliver federal resources to help our local economies take off.”
“This is a major investment in modernizing airports across our state,”said Senator Gillibrand.“This funding will upgrade some of the most trafficked airports in our state, including ROC and Albany International Airport – which is getting a whopping $21.9 million to renovate its main terminal. I was proud to help pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to secure this funding for our state and will continue fighting to finance critical restoration efforts at airports across the state and the country.”
A full list of funding recipients can be found below:
Region
Recipient
Project Description
Award
Capital Region
Albany International Airport
Reconstructing 60,000 square feet of existing terminal, including main entrance, lobby, security, baggage areas, canopies, and sidewalks
$21,915,184
Capital Region
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
Taxiway reconstruction
$210,803
Capital Region
Schenectady County Airport
Conducting an airport drainage study and updating the airport master plan study
$658,540
Central NY
Cortland County/Chase Field Airport
Replacing snow removal equipment
$369,550
Central NY
Griffiss International Airport
Reconstructing airfield signage and updating navigational aids
$580,367
Central NY
Hamilton Municipal Airport
Constructs a new 1,350 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of interior construction including architectural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical
$190,935
Central NY
Oswego County Airport
Replacing snow removal equipment
$513,750
Finger Lakes
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
Reconstructing the existing terminal by replacing six vestibule doors, three elevators and fire alarm system
$6,371,281
Finger Lakes
Canandaigua Airport
Rehabilitating pavement
$320,150
Hudson Valley
Columbia County Airport
Weather system replacement
$87,252
Hudson Valley
Columbia County Airport
Terminal parking lot reconstruction
$87,058
Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley Regional Airport
Runway extension to enhance safety
$78,185
Hudson Valley
Joseph Y Resnick Airport
Automated weather system replacement
$87,639
North Country
Potsdam Municipal Airport
Constructing 15,400 feet of wildlife fencing and four manual gates to enhance safety
$96,258
North Country
Potsdam Municipal Airport
Rotating beacon replacement
$171,707
NYC
LaGuardia Airport
Runway reconstruction
$6,264,504
Southern Tier
Elmira Corning Regional Airport
Snow removal equipment
$615,943.00
Southern Tier
Elmira Corning Regional Airport
Replacing terminal roof
$1,580,131
Western NY
Cattaraugus County-Olean Municipal Airport
Parking lot construction
$313,813
Western NY
Cattaraugus County-Olean Municipal Airport
Replacing terminal septic system
$87,400
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