State awards $25M for airport modernization, safety enhancement

ALBANY | Gov. Hochul has announced that $25 million in State funding has been awarded to enhance safety, modernize operations, promote environmental resilience and enhance regional economic competitiveness at public-use airports across New York. The funding, available through the AIR NY Aviation Capital Grant Program, will support improvements — including hangar replacements, security upgrades and the purchase of new snow removal equipment — at 16 airports in every region of the state and is part of Gov. Hochul's commitment to support the State's aviation facilities, which serve as gateways to their communities and promote economic growth and prosperity. "Thanks to our historic investments, New York's airports are soaring to new heights and invigorating their local communities with new opportunities for economic growth and tourism," Gov. Hochul said. "This new funding available from New York State DOT's AIR NY program will keep that momentum going and help our local airports provide more efficient and convenient travel experiences for residents and visitors alike." New York State Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, "Governor Hochul understands that investments in our airports are investments in the economic well-being of our entire state, making it easier for people to live, work and do business here. These AIR NY investments will help ensure that our local communities are able to make important improvements in the safety, security and resilience of their airports so that in turn, they can serve as modern gateways, welcoming new businesses and opportunities that will enhance the long-term economic prosperity of each community." Administered by the New York State Department of Transportation, the AIR NY program supports projects that enhance public and employee safety, improve transportation system sustainability and resilience, advance performance and innovation, and support the economic well-being of New York State. Previous projects funded under this program have included the construction of new security and access control facilities, deployment of new automated weather monitoring systems, and the construction and rehabilitation of new and existing hangars and aircraft refueling facilities. In 2023, the program awarded approximately $49 million for strategic infrastructure enhancements at 36 public-use airports across New York. The Aviation Capital Grant Program is open to qualified public-use airports listed in the 2018 State Airport System Plan. Eligible project activities include safety projects, preservation projects, new construction, and other projects that enhance business development and economic competitiveness. Projects are selected through a competitive solicitation process and rated based on established criteria including economic benefits for surrounding communities and businesses; adherence to airport development plans; safety improvements; improved operational efficiency; and energy efficiency and emissions reduction. LOCAL RECIPIENTS INCLUDE: -Plattsburgh International Airport received $752,960, which will be used to upgrade access gates and make other security improvements. -Adirondack Regional Airport, Clear Lake: $377,100 for new electric ground service equipment. -Malone Dufort Airport: $1.68 million to construct a new T-hangar building. -Ogdensburg International Airport will use $661,456 for a new water utility connection.

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