Rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate helipad

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded the Town of Arietta $1,486,776.84 on August 20, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to rehabilitate airport infrastructure at Piseco Airport in Piseco, New York.

The award funds Phase 2 and the final phase of construction work to rehabilitate 10,500 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement and 4,000 square feet of existing helipad. The apron rehabilitation maintains structural integrity and minimizes foreign object debris, while the helipad work extends its useful life. This grant specifically funds construction of 8,000 square yards as part of the overall rehabilitation effort. Work is scheduled through August 19, 2030, at Piseco, New York. The assistance type is a formula grant distributed through the Airport Improvement Program, which supports sponsors, owners, and operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system adequate to meet civil aviation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 10,500 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This project rehabilitates 4,000 square feet of existing airport helipad to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction of 8,000 square yards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with piseco, new york.