Cortland County Chase Field Airport Receives Nearly $420,000 in Federal Funds

Both New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced nearly $60 million dollars in federal funds aimed at modernizing and increasing safety at numerous airports throughout the state, including Cortland County Chase Field Airport.

The federal funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. Cortland County Chase Field was awarded $419,482 towards taxiway shifting and reconstruction. 

“New York’s airports welcome millions of travelers each year, and it is vital that they have up-to-date infrastructure needed for passengers to travel safely,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This nearly $60 million in federal funding will bring much-needed safety and infrastructure improvements to airports across New York State. I am excited to announce this funding and will continue fighting to bring vital modernization efforts and improvements to airports across New York State.”

Additionally, Syracuse Hancock International Airport received just under $9.6 million dollars towards taxiway rehabilitation and signage. Ithaca Tompkins International Airport received just under $2.7 million in funding for various projects including: new aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle ($2.09 million), taxiway rehabilitation and construction ($401,692), and runway signage and lighting ($187,537).

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