“From the Thousand Islands to the Adirondack Mountains, the North Country is home to some of New York State’s most popular attractions, and the improvements we are making to the Watertown, Ogdensburg, and Adirondack airports will create world-class travel experiences that will make the region an even more desirable place to live, work, and visit,” Hochul said. “The work now underway at these three airports will provide the North Country with state-of-the-art gateways that will keep visitors coming back again and again, boosting tourism and providing a high-energy charge to the region’s economy.”
“Our upstate airports serve as vital gateways that provide a lasting first impression to visitors and open the door to new opportunities for tourism and economic growth," said Marie Therese Dominguez, New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner. "The investments we are making at these three North Country airports will transform them into first-class facilities that will welcome travelers and make it easier to see and experience one of New York State’s most beautiful regions.”
The $32.5 million modernization project, which is receiving $28 million from the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, will construct a new, 25,000-square-foot terminal that will house a new lobby, ticketing and baggage claim areas, a jet bridge, expanded passenger waiting areas, and dedicated car rental counterspace, among other amenities. The current terminal will continue operating until the new terminal, which is being built next to the original building, is finished in the summer of 2025. Upon completion, operations will be transferred to the new terminal and extensive renovations will begin on the old terminal building to add a new restaurant, offices, and classroom/event spaces.
The project, which was awarded $8.5 million from the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, will expand the central receiving area, update the furniture and lighting, and relocate and enlarge the café. Additional improvements include air circulation enhancements such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, the installation of solar panels, and an upgraded water well. This revitalization project, which has an estimated total cost of $8.8 million, is expected to be completed by the winter of 2025.
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The Ground Services Equipment building has been fully reconstructed and water system work is nearing completion over the next couple months. Additionally, work to fully transform the terminal at the facility, including demolition of the existing baggage canopy and exterior wall on the north side has been completed while foundation work is ongoing. The project is on track to be completed in the spring of 2025.
