Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded County of Jefferson $278,735.79 on August 7, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund obstruction removal at Watertown-area airport infrastructure in Dexter, New York.

The grant finances the final construction phase of a project to remove on- and off-airport trees from Runway 7/25 surfaces and three residential structures identified as obstructions by the Federal Aviation Administration. The work brings the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. This award represents the final phase; County of Jefferson previously received a $202 thousand Phase 1 design grant for the same obstruction removal project.

The period of performance runs from August 7, 2026, through August 6, 2030. Place of performance is Dexter, New York.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes on and off airport trees from runway 7/25 surfaces and three residential structures, identified as obstructions by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with watertown, new york.