News Summary
New York State is investing $2.5 million in Syracuse Hancock International Airport to build a new snow control center, part of a larger effort to improve airport facilities statewide. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this funding during her visit to Syracuse, which also includes allocations for several other airports. A total of $59 million in federal funding has been earmarked for modernization projects at 26 airports across New York, enhancing travel experience for residents and visitors.
New York State is set to enhance its airport infrastructure with a significant investment of $2.5 million in Syracuse Hancock International Airport aimed at constructing a new snow control center. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve travel experiences for both residents and visitors throughout the state.
The announcement was made by Governor Kathy Hochul during her visit to Syracuse, where she unveiled historic investments designed to bolster airport facilities across New York. Alongside the Syracuse investment, several other airports in the state will receive funding for various projects, including the Griffiss International Airport in Rome, which will benefit from $2.3 million dedicated to building a sand and salt storage facility.
This funding is part of the New York State Department of Transportation’s AIR NY program, which is focused on enhancing airport capabilities statewide. A total of $59 million in federal funding has also been allocated for modernization projects at 26 airports across New York, including improvements in Central New York’s airport facilities.
Funding Allocations for Enhanced Airport Facilities
A comprehensive list of funding allocations reveals extensive enhancements across multiple airports, including:
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport: $2.5 million for expanding their deicing fluid collection system.
- Greater Binghamton Airport/Edwin A Link Field: $2.49 million for rehabilitating hangars.
- Watertown International Airport: $642,042 for acquiring a new fuel truck and electric ground service equipment.
- Ogdenburg International Airport: $661,456 for a new water utility connection.
- LeRoy Airport: $1.16 million for hangar rehabilitation and utility upgrades.
- South Albany Airport: $2.5 million for a new multipurpose community/administrative building.
- Ithaca Tompkins International Airport: $1.35 million for a new geothermal heating and cooling system.
- Republic Airport: $1.21 million for new snow removal equipment and fuel tank replacement.
- Orange County Airport: $1.32 million for a new equipment maintenance repair facility.
- Plattsburgh International Airport: $752,960 for access gate upgrades.
- Akron Airport/Jesson Field: $1.94 million for constructing a new hangar with solar capabilities.
- Adirondack Regional Airport: $377,100 for purchasing new electric ground service equipment.
- Malone Dufort Airport: $1.68 million for constructing a new T-hangar building.
- Finger Lakes Regional Airport: $1.58 million for building a new maintenance equipment structure.
Further Investments Through Federal Funding
In addition to state funding, the airports will also benefit from substantial federal allocations through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program. This funding will support vital upgrades including terminal construction and expansion, taxiway rehabilitation, and the modernization of airport signage. Notable allocations for Central New York regions include:
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport: $9,575,869 for taxiway rehabilitation and signage enhancements.
- Oswego County Airport: $1,489,770 for runway rehabilitation and lighting reconstruction.
- Oswego County Airport: $295,092 for rotating beacon replacement.
- Hamilton Municipal Airport: $594,544 for terminal expansion projects.
- Cortland County/Chase Field Airport: $419,482 for taxiway shifting and reconstruction work.
Conclusion
The overall investment strategy aims to modernize New York’s airport infrastructure, ensuring improved safety, efficiency, and convenience for travelers. With this funding, both existing and new projects throughout the state represent significant steps toward enhancing the state’s aviation capacity and ensuring that it meets growing demands.
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