BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Niagara International Airport is getting a big chunk of change for renovations thanks to the federal government.
Sen. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say this new funding will help the airport continue its recovery from COVID-19 and bring new passengers to Western New York.
“Air travel is vital to the connectivity and success of the Upstate economy, which is why I have fought tooth and nail over the last year and a half to get airports the funding they need to keep services running again,” said Sen. Schumer. “Airports serve important functions in many communities, connecting people to the rest of the world and allowing for economic opportunities to land. I will continue to fight for federal funding to keep our airports open and operational and to make sure Upstate New York has the help it needs to revive and thrive.”
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $10 million to fix up the runways, install a new guidance system and make improvements to airport terminals.
“As New York bounces back from the COVID pandemic, air travel and tourism will be a vital part of our economic recovery,” said Sen. Gillibrand. “This federal funding will enable the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and the Watertown International Airport to invest in infrastructure and make much needed safety improvements. I will continue fighting to ensure our upstate airports have the resources they need to remain safe, modern, and efficient.”