Acquire easements/land for approaches

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded the Albany County Airport Authority $243,500 on August 17, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to acquire 3.6 acres of land protecting the approach to Runway 28 and bringing the airport into conformity with current standards.

The recipient, doing business as Albany International Airport, is a local government airport authority operating Albany International Airport in Albany, New York. Performance runs through August 16, 2030, with work performed at Albany, NY 12211.

The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors, owners, and operators in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. The program funds airport infrastructure investments supporting long-term economic benefits and environmental protection. Recipients must maintain an airport layout plan for the duration of the grant agreement, ordinarily twenty years, and retain accounting records reflecting all project costs for three years after final expenditure report submission. Environmental impact assessment is required.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 3.6 acres of land to protect the approach to runway 28, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with albany, new york.