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WNY getting $6.8 million to improve airports

That funding includes a few airports in WNY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced $48 million in funding for airports across New York State. 

The funding comes with the idea that it will help those airports awarded with infrastructure enhancements, and to promote sustainability and resiliency. 

Western New York airports will be getting a portion of $6.8 million in funding.

  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport
  • Chautauqua County Dunkirk Airport
  • Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport
  • Niagara Falls International Airport
  • LeRoy Airport
  • Wellsville Municipal Airport

People can click here to read what each airport will be using their funding for. 

The process of which airports got awarded was through a competitive socialization process and rated based on establishing certain criteria. 

 “A strong investment in our airports is a meaningful investment in our communities and the future of the Empire State,” Governor Hochul said. “Airports are gateways to communities large and small across New York State and these grants will serve as a launchpad to springboard many of these facilities into the 21st century and beyond.”

✈From minor facility improvements to major terminal and hanger improvements, we have exciting news for airports across...

Posted by New York State Department of Transportation on Friday, October 20, 2023

To learn more visit www.governor.ny.gov

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