US Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the US Department of Transportation has awarded $47,500 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to the Potsdam Municipal-Damon Field for construction of a new taxilane and apron.

“Safe and secure air service is a critical engine of the North Country’s continued economic growth,” said Schumer. “This funding will allow Potsdam to improve aircraft access so that it can meet today's modern aviation demands.”

This funding will be used to construct an apron and taxilane at Potsdam Municipal-Damon Field. The apron construction will allow four additional planes to be tied down and the taxilane construction will provide access to a future T-Hangar.

Schumer has been a longtime leader in improving air travel in upstate New York.

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