Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces Airport Improvement Program Grants for Local NY-23 Airports

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a series of Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants to local NY-23 airports: $731,951 to the Corning-Painted Post Airport, $394,724 to the Akron Jesson Field Airport, $386,272 to the Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport, and $201,400 to the Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport.

Specifically, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded an AIP grant to the Town of Erwin Industrial Development Agency to fund the final phase of construction at Corning-Painted Post Airport. This project will rehabilitate 3,269 feet of an existing paved runway to maintain the structural integrity.

At Akron Jesson Field Airport, an AIP grant was awarded to Christian Airmen Inc. to conduct an initial pavement survey and develop a new pavement management plan.

At Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport, an AIP grant was awarded to Lancaster Airport Inc. to conduct an initial pavement study and develop a new pavement management plan.

At Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport, an AIP grant was awarded to the County of Chautauqua to reconstruct the existing Terminal Apron lighting and to reconstruct 13,900 square yards of existing Terminal Apron pavement.

"Investing in our local airports is essential to strengthening our regional infrastructure and economy,"said Congressman Langworthy."I'm proud to support these FAA grants, which will make necessary upgrades that improve safety, access, and future growth opportunities for our communities."

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