Construct or improve parking lot; construct building

This $151,773.33 federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), will fund the construction of a new 4,900 square foot aircraft hangar and rehabilitation of 1,333 square yards of the existing airport parking lot pavement for the Town of Erwin Industrial Development Agency in Corning, New York. The grant supports the agency's efforts to improve the self-sustaining revenue generation and operational efficiency of the local municipal airport through infrastructure enhancements. The award, with a period of performance from February 2024 to February 2028, is part of the FAA's wider strategic initiatives to improve airport safety, capacity, and operational excellence across the national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new two-unit aircraft hangar, totaling approximately 4,900 square feet, to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project rehabilitates 1,333 square yards of the existing non-revenue generating airport automobile parking lot pavement. This grant funds the construction phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with corning, new york.