Rehabilitate apron; reconstruct apron

This Formula Grant award of $164,249.47, obligated on August 22, 2025, funds Phase 1 design services for critical airport pavement infrastructure improvements at the Lake Placid Airport in Lake Placid, New York. The recipient, Town of North Elba, will utilize Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support the design phase for a comprehensive apron rehabilitation and reconstruction project. The overall initiative encompasses reconstruction of 1,100 square yards of general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life and rehabilitation of 5,600 square yards of existing general aviation apron pavement to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris.

The project will be completed by August 21, 2029, with subsequent phases anticipated to follow the design work funded through this award. This grant represents part of a broader commitment by the FAA's Eastern Region to modernize airport infrastructure across the region, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. The Town of North Elba has a demonstrated track record of successfully managing federal airport improvement grants, having received over $3.2 million in FAA Airport Improvement Program funding since 2021 for various infrastructure enhancements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,100 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 5,600 square yards of existing general aviation apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lake placid, new york.