Airport wildlife hazard assessment/site visit/management plan

The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority received a formula grant award of $190,709.47 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to conduct a comprehensive airport wildlife hazard assessment and develop a wildlife hazard management plan for airports associated with Ogdensburg, New York. The award was obligated on August 12, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 11, 2029.

This project delivers critical safety infrastructure services by identifying potential wildlife-related aviation hazards at the Ogdensburg airport facilities and establishing a formal management strategy to mitigate identified risks. The wildlife hazard assessment and resulting management plan support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by addressing a significant operational challenge at public-use airports. As a formula grant under the Airport Improvement Program, this award reflects the FAA's commitment to supporting the development and maintenance of a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with the funding directly benefiting airport operations and safety protocols in the northern New York region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts an airport wildlife hazard assessment and develops a wildlife hazard management plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ogdensburg, new york.