Rehabilitate apron; reconstruct apron lighting; reconstruct apron; expand apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded $2.128 million to the Village of Potsdam under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on July 13, 2026, to fund the final construction phase of terminal apron improvements at Potsdam Airport in New York.

The project expands the existing terminal apron by 2,889 square yards to meet current standards, reconstructs 3,989 square yards of existing apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life, reconstructs the terminal apron lighting system, and rehabilitates 7,611 square yards of existing apron pavement to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. Performance occurs at Potsdam, New York, with an ultimate completion date of July 12, 2030. The award obligates $2,128,920 as a formula grant, the federal assistance type under the Airport Improvement Program, which provides annual funding to public-use airport sponsors to develop a nationwide system adequate to support civil aeronautics and economic benefits through airport infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing terminal apron by adding 2,889 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 3,989 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing terminal apron lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 7,611 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with potsdam, new york.