U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) announced Tuesday that New York would receive more than $5.3 million in funding for the Syracuse Hancock International Airport and the Oswego County Airport.
The funding is available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) passed in November. The law will provide historic levels of funding for infrastructure across the country, including Central New York, the Congressman said.
“Today, I’m pleased to announce $5.4 million in federal funding will be delivered to Syracuse Hancock International Airport and Oswego County Airport for improvements to airport infrastructure,” said Rep. Katko. “I was proud to vote in support of the bipartisan physical infrastructure bill that provided the funding for these airport improvements, and I’m glad to see this law already benefiting our region. With these new funds, Syracuse Hancock International Airport and Oswego County Airport will be able to invest in improvements that make facilities safer and improve the flying experience for Central New Yorkers.”
Katko’s office said Syracuse Hancock will receive more than $5.3 million, while the Oswego County Airport will receive $159,000.
“We appreciate the efforts of Congressman Katko and his fellow lawmakers for their successful negotiation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL),” Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Executive Director Jason Terreri said. “Our airport serves as a critical piece of Central New York’s infrastructure. The funds allocated as part of the Airport Infrastructure Grants will not only ensure continued safe and efficient operations but also allow the airport to position itself for future growth.”