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$10 million in funding for Ogdensburg Airport runway extension announced

Posted 4/16/16

OGDENSBURG -- A $10,895,537.00 grant from the Department of Transportation is coming for the runway extension at Ogdensburg International Airport. “This is great news for Ogdensburg and our …

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$10 million in funding for Ogdensburg Airport runway extension announced

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OGDENSBURG -- A $10,895,537.00 grant from the Department of Transportation is coming for the runway extension at Ogdensburg International Airport.

“This is great news for Ogdensburg and our region,” said Rep. Elise Stefanik, who announced the funding.

“I am pleased that the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority continues to make progress on this important project that would significantly help our local economy,” Stefanik said.

“The runway extension plan at Ogdensburg International Airport would help facilitate low fare airline service to the region, expanding commerce, tourism and our local economy,” said the congresswoman.

After the proposed expansion, the airport will support between 125 and 135 jobs, compared to 53 in 2010, Stefanik said.

“In addition, the total amount of direct and indirect economic activity that Ogdensburg International Airport produces could nearly double by 2017. The runway expansion will also bring an estimated 38,000 new passengers and their resources into the North Country,” the press release from Stefanik’s office said.