Reconstruct federal contract tower

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Eastern Region, awarded $631,578.95 to the County of Suffolk, New York through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 2, 2025, for Phase 5 reconstruction of a federal contract tower at Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach. This project grant funds structural finishings including architectural exterior and interior wall assembly as part of a comprehensive multi-phase tower modernization initiative. The award supports critical infrastructure improvements to enhance airport safety and operational efficiency, with an ultimate completion date of September 1, 2029.

This Phase 5 funding represents a continuation of the County of Suffolk Aviation Division's systematic reconstruction program for the aging air traffic control tower, which has received approximately $11.9 million in cumulative federal support across six distinct phases. The structured phase approach enables the organization to address environmental assessments, site preparation, structural components, utilities installation, and architectural finishings sequentially. As with all Airport Improvement Program recipients, the County of Suffolk is required to maintain updated airport layout plans, retain accounting records for three years post-project completion, and submit periodic progress reports documenting project bidding, contract awards, and work completion milestones to the FAA.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs a sponsor-owned federal contract tower. This grant funds phase 5, which consists of structural finishings, including architectural exterior and interior wall assembly. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with westhampton beach, new york.