Construct deicing pad and containment facility; rehabilitate apron; reconstruct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Albany County Airport Authority a $14.4 million project grant on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. This four-year project, scheduled for completion on September 17, 2029, will deliver three primary infrastructure improvements at Albany International Airport in Albany, New York: construction of a new 1,900-square-yard public-use deicing pad with associated equipment and containment facility; reconstruction of 22,500 square yards of general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life; and rehabilitation of 35,600 square yards of existing general aviation apron pavement to maintain structural integrity.

These improvements support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing airport infrastructure and maintaining the structural viability of critical airfield facilities. The grant directly benefits the airports serving New York's Capital Region and contributes to the Federal Aviation Administration's goal of sustaining a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. The project represents a significant federal investment in regional aviation infrastructure through civilian airport development funding.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,900 square yard public use deicing pad including associated equipment. This project reconstructs 22,500 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 35,600 square yards of existing general aviation apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with albany, new york.