Reconstruct weather reporting/surveillance equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded $734,849.47 to County of Columbia on July 10, 2026, to reconstruct weather reporting and surveillance equipment at Hudson, New York airports under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116).

The project replaces an Automated Weather Observing System III that has reached the end of its useful life. This award funds the final phase, which consists of construction. The period of performance runs through July 9, 2030. Work is performed in Hudson, NY 12534.

County of Columbia is a local government entity that receives federal grants primarily focused on infrastructure, public safety, transportation, and community development. The county has leveraged federal funding for critical airport-related projects including taxiway lighting reconstruction, apron rehabilitation, hangar construction, and airport facility development, as well as initiatives in public safety and emergency management through other federal agencies.

The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. AIP funds airport infrastructure investments and requires environmental impact assessment, preapplication coordination, and compliance with 2 CFR 200 audit and record-retention requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces the existing automated weather observing system III that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hudson, new york.