Reconstruct deicing pad and containment facility; construct deicing pad and containment facility

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority $3,333,333.33 on July 21, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct and expand a public-use deicing pad and containment facility serving Syracuse-area airports.

Phase 4 of the project comprises construction of 3,713 square yards of new deicing pad capacity and reconstruction of 3,081 square yards of existing deicing infrastructure. The expansion adds 47,000 square yards to the existing pad; the reconstruction addresses a 39,000 square foot public-use deicing pad and associated containment equipment that have reached the end of their useful lives. Work is performed at Syracuse, New York 13212, with a period of performance from July 21, 2026 through July 20, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding for airport sponsors to develop infrastructure supporting the nationwide system of civil aviation. Recipients must retain accounting records for three years following submission of the final expenditure report and maintain the airport layout plan for the duration of the grant agreement, typically 20 years.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands by 47,000 square yards, an existing public use deicing pad. This project reconstructs an existing 39,000 square foot public use deicing pad including containment facility and associated equipment that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of construction of 3,713 square yards. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of reconstruction of 3,081 square yards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with syracuse, new york.