Announcement Includes Fed $$ From FAA’s Airport Improvement Program And Airport Infrastructure Grant Program Which Senators Boosted In Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law And FAA Reauthorization Law
Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Helping Upstate NY Reach New Heights!
Today, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $63,692,917.00 in new federal funding to upgrade airport facilities and equipment at Upstate New York airports. This federal funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Airport Infrastructure Grant Program (AIG). These grants will fund infrastructure projects including ones that enhance airfield safety, modernize and upgrade terminals, taxiways, and airport signage.
“Keeping our airports in top-notch shape is crucial to attracting business and tourism to Upstate New York. I’m proud to deliver $63+ million in federal funding to help our airports, from big cities like Buffalo to rural communities like Malone, invest in key safety upgrades and modernization efforts,” said Senator Schumer. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Law is continuing to help improvements at New York’s airports take off. I’ll always continue to fight to deliver federal resources to help our local economies reach new heights.”
“I am thrilled to announce millions more in federal funding to improve airports across New York State,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This new round of FY26 AIP and AIG funding will contribute to airport and runway updates statewide, enhancing safety and travel efficiency for all New Yorkers. I will always fight to ensure our airports get the funding they need to operate at the highest standard.”
A breakdown of awards can be found below:
| WESTERN NEW YORK | |||
| Recipient | Amount | Program | Description |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | $10,158,625.00 | AIP | This project reconstructs existing Taxiway P lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing Taxiway P signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs 1,000 feet of existing paved Taxiway Q pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs 2,000 feet of existing paved Taxiway P pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs existing Taxiway Q lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | $6,989,180.00 | AIG | This project reconstructs 44,600 square yards of the existing General Aviation Apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of reconstruction of 35,738 square yards. |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | $173,991.00 | AIP | This project reconstructs 1,000 feet of existing paved Taxiway Q pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of a reimbursable agreement for construction supervision. The reimbursable agreement is scheduled to conclude in October 2027. This project reconstructs 2,000 feet of existing paved Taxiway P pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of a reimbursable agreement for construction supervision. The reimbursable agreement is scheduled to conclude in October 2027. |
| Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport | $1,950,410.00 | AIP | This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for Runway 4/22, at both Runway thresholds that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs existing Taxiway A signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs existing Taxiway A lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs existing Runway 4/22 signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs existing Runway 4/22 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs the runway end identifier lights system for Runway 4/22, at both Runway thresholds that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. |
| Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport | $255,390.00 | AIP | This project replaces one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. |
| Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport | $864,500.00 | AIP | This project replaces existing snow removal equipment including one carrier vehicle that has reached the end of its useful life. |
| Akron/Jesson Field Airport | $141,188.00 | AIG | This project constructs a new 500-foot taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. |
| Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport | $77,814.00 | AIP | This project acquires 4 easements of land to protect the approaches to Runway 6/24 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. |
| TOTAL | $20,611,098.00 | ||
| HUDSON VALLEY | |||
| Recipient | Amount | Program | Description |
| Westchester County Airport | $9,174,303.00 | AIP | This project expands an existing 19,900 square foot snow removal equipment building by 13,140 square feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. |
| Westchester County Airport | $424,715.00 | AIG | This project acquires new runway surface sensors to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs new guard lighting on Taxiways A, B, C, D, E, F, G, K and L to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. |
| Kingston-Ulster Airport | $273,526.00 | AIG | This project reconstructs existing Runway 15/33 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing Taxiway A lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for Runway 15/33, at both Runway thresholds, that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the runway end identifier lights for Runway 33, at the threshold for Runway 33, that have reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces the existing primary wind cone that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. |
| Kingston-Ulster Airport | $200,896.00 | AIP | This project rehabilitates 3,100 feet of existing paved Runway 15/33 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. |
| TOTAL | $10,073,440.00 | ||
| MOHAWK VALLEY | |||
| Recipient | Amount | Program | Description |
| Albert S Nader Regional Airport | $3,956,522.00 | AIP | This project constructs a new 3,350-foot partial parallel Taxiway A to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction of 1,630 feet. |
| Albert S Nader Regional Airport | $192,978.00 | AIG | This project reconstructs 2,500 feet of existing terminal access road that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. |
| Fulton County Airport | $1,742,089.00 | AIP | This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project constructs 300 feet of wildlife fencing to enhance safety. This project reconstructs 11,600 feet of existing wildlife fencing and 5 existing gates that have reached the end of their useful lives. |
| Fulton County Airport | $1,112,356.00 | AIP | This project constructs a new 2,000 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. |
| Fulton County Airport | $384,530.00 | AIG | This project constructs a 2,000 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction supervision. |
| TOTAL | $7,388,475.00 | ||
| ROCHESTER FINGER-LAKES | |||
| Recipient | Amount | Program | Description |
| Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport | $2,184,781.00 | AIP | This project rehabilitates 980 feet of existing paved Taxiway A, including associated stub Taxiway A1, 100 feet of existing paved Taxiway C, and 100 feet of existing paved Taxiway E to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. |
| Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport | $1,566,672.00 | AIG | This project reconstructs 7,708 square feet of existing terminal, including customs and border patrol building that has reached the end of its useful life. |
| Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport | $738,635.00 | AIP | This project reconstructs the existing Terminal Apron lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. |
| Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport | $443,565.00 | AIG | This project reconstructs existing terminal by replacing baggage claim unit components to improve the movement of passengers and baggage that have reached the end of their useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. |
| Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport | $296,775.00 | AIP | This project rehabilitates existing Runway 10/28 lighting to extend its useful life. This project replaces the existing pavement sensors that have reached the end of their useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This project rehabilitates 5,150 of existing paved Runway 10/28 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This project reconstructs existing Runway 10/28 signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. |
| Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport | $143,642.00 | AIG | This project rehabilitates 3,000 feet of existing hangar access road to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 6,100 feet of existing terminal access road to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of design of 4,800 feet. |
| Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport | $113,112.00 | AIP | This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This project replaces the existing airport lighting vault equipment that has reached the end of its useful life. |
| Genesee County Airport | $507,982.00 | AIP | This project reconstructs existing Taxiway E signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs existing Taxiway C signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs existing Taxiway C lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. |
| Le Roy Airport | $646,000.00 | AIP | This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project rehabilitates 4,020 feet of existing paved Taxiway A to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. |
| Le Roy Airport | $189,050.00 | AIG | This project replaces one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. |
| Finger Lakes Regional Airport | $65,866.00 | AIP | This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This project replaces the existing Automated Weather Observing System III that has reached the end of its useful life. |
| Perry-Warsaw Airport | $49,882.00 | AIG | This project rehabilitates 900 square yards of existing main Apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. |
| TOTAL | $6,945,962.00 | ||
| SOUTHERN TIER | |||
| Recipient | Amount | Program | Description |
| Ithaca Tompkins International Airport | $2,590,556.00 | AIG | This project constructs a new 23,443 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction, electrical and plumbing. |
| Elmira/Corning Regional Airport | $2,038,181.00 | AIG | This project acquires and installs one new passenger boarding bridge to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. |
| Greater Binghamton Airport | $1,455,861.00 | AIG | This project reconstructs 51,000 square feet of existing terminal building, including replacement of interior and exterior terminal signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of reimbursement of this project completed in September, 2025. |
| Corning-Painted Post Airport | $185,895.00 | AIG | This project expands existing transient aircraft Apron by adding 870 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates 16,350 square yards of existing transient aircraft Apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. |
| TOTAL | $6,270,493.00 | ||
| CENTRAL NEW YORK | |||
| Recipient | Amount | Program | Description |
| Cortland County/Chase Field Airport | $4,806,270.00 | AIP | This project shifts existing paved parallel Taxiway A by 40 feet and existing paved Taxiway B by 85 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction of parallel Taxiway A. |
| Cortland County/Chase Field Airport | $215,450.00 | AIG | This project shifts existing paved parallel Taxiway A by 40 feet and existing paved Taxiway B by 85 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of Taxiway B. |
| Hamilton Municipal Airport | $186,370.00 | AIG | This project rehabilitates 7,600 square yards of existing apron pavements to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. |
| Oswego County Airport | $119,810.00 | AIP | This project replaces existing snow removal equipment, including one carrier vehicle that has reached the end of its useful life. |
| TOTAL | $5,327,900.00 | ||
| NORTH COUNTRY | |||
| Recipient | Amount | Program | Description |
| Potsdam Municipal/Damon Field Airport | $2,022,474.00 | AIP | This project rehabilitates 7,611 square yards of existing Terminal Apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs the existing Terminal Apron lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project expands existing Terminal Apron by adding 2,889 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project reconstructs 3,989 square yards of the existing Terminal Apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. |
| Watertown International Airport | $1,035,201.00 | AIP | This project replaces existing snow removal equipment including one rotary plow that has reached the end of its useful life. |
| Watertown International Airport | $264,799.00 | AIP | This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project removes on and off airport trees from Runway 7/25 surfaces and three residential structures, identified as obstructions by the Federal Aviation Administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. |
| Malone-Dufort Airport | $725,728.00 | AIP | This project constructs 19,429 feet of wildlife fencing and 3 gates to enhance safety |
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