$720k In Federal Funds Awarded To Syracuse’s Hancock Airport

Syracuse's Hancock International Airport is getting a $720,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration.

The funds will allow Hancock Airport to buy new snow removal equipment to help keep the airport running safely during periods of heavy snowfall.

The grant was secured by Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand through the Airport Improvement program.

“Making sure our airports are clear for takeoff all-year-round is essential for the safety of air travelers and the smooth functioning the local economy,” said Senator Schumer. “This much-needed funding will allow the Syracuse Hancock International Airport to purchase equipment to clear runways and keep pilots and travelers safe during the winter months. Ensuring our Central NY airports, which are economic engines, have top-notch resources will always be a priority of mine.”

Funds obligated for the AIP are drawn from the Airport and Airway Trust fund, which is supported by user fees, fuel taxes, and other similar revenue sources.