Acquire easements/land for approaches

County Of Jefferson received a $1.21 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on September 5, 2025, with a completion date of September 4, 2029. The project acquires 5.04 acres of land in Dexter, New York, to protect the approach to Runway 25 at an airport associated with Watertown, New York. This land acquisition brings the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards for runway approach protection and safety.

This grant directly supports the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by establishing proper safety areas and obstruction-free zones adjacent to runway approaches. The project is representative of typical Airport Improvement Program investments in airport infrastructure improvements at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. Upon completion, the land acquisition will ensure the Watertown-area airport maintains federally compliant runway safety standards and operational capability to serve regional civil aviation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 5.04 acres of land to protect the approach to runway 25, on the runway 25 end, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with watertown, new york.