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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