Prepare safety management system manual and implementation plan

County of Clinton received a $193,300 Formula Grant award on August 20, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. The grant funds the development and implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS) manual and implementation plan for Plattsburgh International Airport, a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 139 airport facility. The project is designed to enhance operational safety at the airport and will be completed by August 19, 2029.

This planning and development project represents a critical infrastructure investment in airport safety management systems, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. The SMS manual and implementation plan will establish formal safety protocols and procedures for the Plattsburgh airport facility, enabling systematic identification and mitigation of safety risks. As a Formula Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, this award reflects a formula-based allocation to support airport infrastructure development at the eligible public-use airport in New York's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project prepares airport safety management system manual and implementation plan at a 14 CFR part 139 airport to enhance safety. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with plattsburgh, new york.