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Airport wins multiple FAA/NYS DOT grants; geothermal funding, operations cost remain uncertain
Summary
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport staff told the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee they expect FAA and New York State DOT grants for runway and ARFF site work, equipment and an energy assessment, but the airport faces questions over geothermal funding, local PFC contributions and ongoing maintenance costs.
Airport director Roxanne (last name not provided) briefed the Tompkins County Facilities and Infrastructure Committee on May 15 about several pending Federal Aviation Administration and New York State Department of Transportation grants and related capital projects at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.
Roxanne said the airport had applied for and is anticipating multiple grants that would fund site work for the aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) building, purchase of snow-removal equipment (SRE blower and broom), firefighting tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), and an energy assessment. She said federal funding for projects in 2025–26 is projected at 95% of eligible costs rather than the usual 90%, lowering the airport’s local share. Committee members moved and approved each resolution on the anticipated grants and awards.
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