Rehabilitate access road

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Town of Massena a Project Grant of $850,724.21 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2029. This grant funds the final construction phase of a project to rehabilitate approximately 1,500 feet of existing sponsor-owned hangar building access road at Massena International Airport in Massena, New York. The rehabilitation effort is designed to extend the useful life of the access road infrastructure, thereby supporting improved airport operational efficiency and safety.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal funding for the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. As a primary recipient of FAA airport infrastructure grants totaling approximately $6.2 million over recent years, the Town of Massena has demonstrated consistent commitment to maintaining and improving critical airport facilities. This access road project represents a continuation of the municipality's ongoing investment in Massena International Airport infrastructure, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining adequate civil aeronautics infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 1,500 feet of existing sponsor owned hangar building access road to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with massena, new york.