Reconstruct runway signage; construct airport drainage/erosion control; rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant of $1,688,063.33 to the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority on August 26, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support infrastructure improvements at Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, New York. The grant funds Phase 1 of a comprehensive runway rehabilitation and modernization initiative focused on Runway 15/33, with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2029. The Phase 1 deliverables include a reimbursable design review agreement scheduled for completion in December 2027, which will support subsequent phases of construction.

The funded project encompasses four primary infrastructure components: construction of two new blast pads at Runway 15/33 ends to control erosion and achieve conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards; reconstruction of existing runway signage that has reached the end of its useful life; rehabilitation of 7,500 linear feet of existing paved runway surface to maintain structural integrity and extend useful life; and rehabilitation of existing runway lighting systems to extend operational life. These improvements will enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure reliability while supporting the long-term viability of regional aviation infrastructure serving the Syracuse area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs two new blast pads at runway 15/33 ends to control erosion to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs existing runway 15/33 signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 7,500 of existing paved runway 15/33 to maintain the structural integrity to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing runway 15/33 lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of a reimbursable agreement for design review. The reimbursable agreement is scheduled to conclude in december 2027. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of a reimbursable agreement for design review. The reimbursable agreement is scheduled to conclude in december 2027. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with syracuse, new york.