Nine airports across New York will receive more than $20 million in federal infrastructure grants, with the largest share of funding going to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer announced the funding ahead of the holiday weekend.
What are Airport Infrastructure Grants?
The Airport Infrastructure Grants program was created through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is administered by the Federal Aviation Administration.
According to Gillibrand, the program helps airports modernize facilities through projects aimed at improving safety, sustainability and the passenger experience.
In total, New York airports will receive $20,687,512 in federal funding.
“These investments will modernize outdated airport infrastructure in communities statewide,” Gillibrand said in a news release. “I will keep fighting to ensure our airports have the resources they need to serve New Yorkers safely.”
Syracuse airport receives largest share
Syracuse Hancock International Airport will receive $18,745,345 — the vast majority of the funding announced.
The money will help expand the airport’s de-icing facility, where aircraft are sprayed with de-icing solution during winter weather to remove snow, frost and ice. The funding also will replace aging equipment.
Schumer said the project will help the airport make “much-needed upgrades to ensure safety in the winter.”
Gillibrand said the funding “will improve safety and help modernize the airport so that it remains a state-of-the-art, safe facility.”
Other New York airports receiving grants
The following airports also received funding through the program:
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: NY airports get $20M in federal grants; Syracuse lands biggest share
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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