Schumer, Gillibrand Announce OVER $21 Million in Federal Funding for 16 Airports Across NEW YORK State

Major Projects Include Over $6 Million For Long Island’s Republic Airport And Over $5 Million For Buffalo Niagara 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 $21,155,843 in federal funding to upgrade airport facilities and equipment at 16 airports across New York State. This federal funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program and will help fund projects that strengthen safety measures, modernize terminals, and enhance passenger experience at New York’s airports.
“Keeping our airports in top-notch state is crucial for traveler safety and attracting business and tourism across New York State. Our regional airports are a gateway for commerce, tourism and are vital connectors for residents and visitors. This $21+ million in federal funding will help airports from Long Island to Buffalo reach new heights,”said Senator Schumer.“As Americans across the country have grown more concerned about aviation safety, I’ve fought hard to boost the Airport Improvement Program so our local airports in NY have the resources they need to maintain the highest safety standards. This significant federal investment will help make much-needed improvements so our local economies take off.”
“From big cities to rural communities, New York’s airports are gateways for commerce, tourism, and travel. It’s vital that every airport has the resources it needs to provide a safe and comfortable experience for anyone who travels through our state,”said Senator Gillibrand. “That’s why I’m proud to announce more than $21 million for airport projects that will deliver critical safety and infrastructure upgrades while enhancing reliability and comfort. I look forward to seeing the impact these improvements will have and will continue fighting for more federal funding to support the upgrades that airports across the country desperately need.”
A full list of funding recipients can be found below:
Region
Recipient
Project Description
Award
Central New York
Oswego County Airport
Reconstructs existing runway signage and rehabilitates existing runway lighting. Additionally, reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system
$76,950
Finger Lakes
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
Acquires new aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment
$128,144
Finger Lakes
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
Replaces existing snow removal equipment
$1,091,037
Finger Lakes
Penn Yan Airport
Rehabilitates 3,561 feet of existing paved runway and existing runway lighting
$271,700
Finger Lakes
Penn Yan Airport
Replaces existing snow removal equipment including one carrier vehicle that has reached the end of its useful life
$507,300
Finger Lakes
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
Rehabilitates existing aircraft rescue and firefighting building
$703,440
Finger Lakes
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
Removes airport trees identified as obstructions by the Federal Aviation Administration
$256,122
Finger Lakes
Le Roy Airport
Removes 8 acres of trees and other facilities, installs lights, identifies obstructions and brings the airport into conformity with current standards
$469,225
Long Island
Republic Airport
Reconstructs an existing gate and rehabilitates existing runway
$6,508,930
North Country
Lake Placid Airport
Reconstructs 1,100 square yards of the existing General Aviation Apron pavement and rehabilitates an additional 5,600 square yards of existing General Aviation Apron pavement
$156,037
North Country
Lake Placid Airport
Replaces existing snow removal equipment
$270,154
North Country
Massena International Airport
Replaces existing snow removal equipment
$253,518
North Country
Plattsburgh International Airport
Acquires new snow removal equipment
$1,110,797
North Country
Ogdensburg International Airport
Terminal expansion
$476,968
North Country
Ogdensburg International Airport
Conducts an airport wildlife hazard assessment and develops a wildlife hazard management plan
$181,174
Southern Tier
Greater Binghamton Airport
Reconstructs 51,000 square feet of existing terminal building and replaces the electrical system and associated lighting
$1,300,000
Southern Tier
Corning–Painted Post Airport
Rehabilitates 3,269 feet of existing paved runway
$731,951
Western New York
Jamestown Airport
Reconstructs the existing terminal lighting and 13,900 square yards of the existing pavement
$201,400
Western New York
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Rehabilitates existing taxiway pavement and lighting
$5,680,000
Western New York
Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport
Updates the existing airport master plan study
$386,272
Western New York
Akron Jesson Field
Conducts an initial pavement survey and develops a new pavement management plan
$394,724
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