Construct/expand snow removal equipment building

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded the County of Tompkins $2,726,901.05 on July 9, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new 23,443 square foot snow removal equipment building at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport. The award funds the final phase of construction, consisting of structural, electrical, and plumbing work to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The recipient operates the airport through its Ithaca Tompkins International Airport division. Performance is located in Ithaca, New York, with an ultimate completion date of July 8, 2030. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program provides federal funding for runway, taxiway, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal and airport transit connection improvements at eligible airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 23,443 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction, electrical and plumbing. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ithaca, new york.