Reconstruct contract tower

This Project Grant award, provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), will fund the first phase of a project to replace the existing 80-year-old air traffic control tower at Niagara Falls, New York. The $232,010 grant will support a site selection study and reimbursable agreement, which is scheduled to conclude in September 2028. The ultimate completion date for the full tower reconstruction project is September 12, 2027. The grant recipient is the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, which operates the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. This award aligns with the FAA's strategic goals of safety, operational excellence, and global leadership in the national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces the existing 80 year old sponsor-owned air traffic control tower approved for acceptance into the federal contract tower program. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of a reimbursable agreement for a site selection study. The reimbursable agreement is scheduled to conclude in september, 2028. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with niagara falls, new york.