Lake Placid Airport awarded $400K+ for upgrades

WASHINGTON, D.C. | The Lake Placid Airport has received significant financial support in the latest round of the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $21,155,843 in federal funding to upgrade airport facilities and equipment at 16 airports across New York State, including $426,191 for the Lake Placid Airport. Funding will go toward replacing snow removal equipment and reconstructing 1,100 square yards of the existing General Aviation Apron pavement. It will also rehabilitate an additional 5,600 square yards of existing General Aviation Apron pavement. This federal funding awarded through the program 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," Sen. Schumer said in announcing the funding July 11. "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."

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