The state of New York awarded $10 million to 20 airports across the state, including four airports in Dutchess and Orange counties,  for capital project improvements. The funding will support safety, infrastructure and economic development projects, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office.
The funds from the state aviation capital grant program will upgrade existing airport infrastructure, construct additional hangar space and help accommodate future passenger demands and will address airport needs beyond the resources available through the Federal Aviation Administration. An additional $8.7 million in private and local funding is being leveraged through this state initiative, according to Cuomo’s office.
Dutchess County Airport was awarded the second-largest award in the state ”” $889,650 ”” for airport terminal building renovations. The funding will be used to replace the terminal facade, install an elevator to provide accessibility to the second floor, replace leaking and energy-inefficient windows and doors, improve bathroom facilities, improve the main entry automatic doors and prepare unused space for a café.
Orange County Airport received $882,000 for a corporate storage hangar, and Warwick Municipal Airport in Orange County was awarded $23,400 for taxiway edge repair and resurfacing. Sky Acres Airport in Dutchess County will receive $139,875 for the installation of a self-service Jet-A fueling station.
