Acquire security equipment; construct emergency operations console; reconstruct terminal security cameras

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), will fund several infrastructure upgrades at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, New York. The $2,777,777.78 grant will be used to acquire new security equipment, construct a 500 square foot emergency operations console, and replace 220 existing security cameras in the airport's public areas. These activities are intended to enhance airport security and comply with federal transportation security regulations outlined in 49 CFR Part 1542. The grant will directly benefit the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority, the local government entity that owns and operates the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The grant award has an initial completion date of July 16, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires new security equipment including security and badging system as required by 49 CFR part 1542. This project constructs a new 500 square foot single position command and control center's emergency operations console. This project replaces 220 existing security cameras in the public areas of the terminal required by 49 CFR part 1542 requirements that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with syracuse, new york.