Three airports in St. Lawrence County are being awarded a total of $2.3 million in state funding for infrastructure improvements.

According to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office, funding from the 2021 Aviation Capital Investment Program was awarded to the following St. Lawrence County projects:

• $0.9 million toward the rehabilitation of an existing airport facility for New York State Police and New York State Power Authority operations at the Massena International Airport in St. Lawrence County.

• $0.5 million to deploy new security technologies, including new gates, access control and security camera systems, and parking area improvements at the Potsdam Municipal Airport in St. Lawrence County.

• $0.9 million toward the purchase of emergency backup generators; enhancements to security, access and communications systems; and safety related equipment at the Ogdensburg International Airport in St. Lawrence County.

The funding was part of $20.7 million that awarded to 24 public-use airports across the state.

According to the announcement, the funding will enhance safety, facilitate innovation, leverage existing resources, advance business development, and promote sustainability and resilience at these facilities.

"Local and regional airports are the gateway to communities across New York State, attracting tourists and business from around the world," Governor Hochul said. "These investments will continue to transform New York's airports into world-class facilities that will further boost economic development and growth."

Administered by the New York State Department of Transportation, projects funded through the Aviation Capital Investment Program include the construction of new security and access control improvements, deployment of new automated weather monitoring systems, and the construction and rehabilitation of new and existing hangars and aircraft refueling facilities. These investments will serve to make the surrounding communities more economically competitive with neighboring states.