New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said construction on the Sullivan County International Airport in the Catskills is entering its final stage toward completion.
The project will transform the airport into a state-of-the-art gateway to the Catskill Region with a modern, 15,000-square-foot, energy-efficient terminal facility. The project started in March 2023, and is expected to be complete this spring, Hochul’s office said.
“Our airports serve as vital gateways to our communities that invite visitors and drive local economies by facilitating tourism and generating opportunities for business development,” she said. “The ongoing transformation happening at Sullivan County International Airport and the eight other airports that received funding from our revitalization initiative sends a signal that our upstate cities and towns are open for business and available for community members and visitors to explore, enjoy and return to again and again.”
The airport is one of nine that received a combined $230 million from Hochul’s latest round of upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition funding announced in September 2022 to upgrade the facilities and enhance their ability to compete both national and internationally.
“With the final touches currently underway, the brand-new Sullivan County International Airport stands as a remarkable testament to Governor Hochul’s vision to elevate our Upstate airports to meet the expectations of 21st century travel,” New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said. “This stunning facility, complete with modern amenities including sustainable and cost-effective building features, is poised to emerge as a vibrant new gateway to the Catskill Region, broadening tourism and business opportunities in this historic and breathtaking region of New York State.”
The new facility will feature cost laminate timber beams, and floor-to-ceiling windows giving visitors panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains.
Upgrades also include an all-electric HVAC system utilizing high-efficiency heat pumps integrated with geothermal wells, a new restaurant and bar area, and a pilot’s lounge for passengers and private aircraft users.