Construct deicing pad and containment facility; reconstruct deicing pad and containment facility

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority $20,828,161.11 on July 21, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct and reconstruct deicing pad and containment facilities serving Syracuse airports.

Phase 3 of this multi-phase project expands the existing public-use deicing pad by 47,000 square yards through new construction of 23,218 square yards and reconstructs an existing 39,000 square yard public-use deicing pad (19,266 square yards in this phase), including associated equipment that has reached the end of useful life. Performance occurs in Syracuse, New York, with an ultimate completion date of July 20, 2030. The assistance type is Project Grant. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program provides federal funding to eligible public agencies and airport owners for runway, taxiway, safety, sustainability, terminal, and related airport infrastructure projects under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act framework.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands by 47,000 square yards, the existing public use deicing pad. This project reconstructs an existing 39,000 square yard public use deicing pad including associated equipment that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of construction of 23,218 square yards. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of reconstruction of 19,266 square yards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with syracuse, new york.