Stewart International Airport Is Latest Recipient Of Federal Grant

By Idy Perl

The Port Authority of NY and NJ announced that a $24.2 million grant has been allotted for the Stewart International Airport in New Windsor. The grant is part of the Department of Transportation's Airport Improvement Project (AIP) which seeks to improve the safety and operations of airports across the US.

The grant will cover the costs of a restoration project that was completed in 2017 that repaired a total of 17,821 feet of the airport's runways, as well as installed new LED lights along the runway.

“We thank the congressional delegation on both sides of the Hudson River for their continued support and recognition of the vital importance of New York Stewart to this region and within the larger Port Authority airport network through this important grant award,” Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said. “Runways are the arteries of an airport, so making sure they remain in a state of good repair is critical to our ability to maintain New York Stewart and prepare for the economic boost we are bringing to this region."