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Second phase of construction starts on main terminal at Ogdensburg airport

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A rendering of the expanded ticket area at the Ogdensburg International Airport that the state provided to news outlets. The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday said the second phase of construction on a $22 million project to improve the facility in St. Lawrence County is getting underway. (Photo credit: New York State)

OSWEGATCHIE, N.Y. — The second phase of construction on a $22 million project at the Ogdensburg International Airport is getting underway, the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.

The second phase will target the main terminal and will include a new, multi-purpose great room to provide community space for civic gatherings, conferences, business meetings, and other public events.

The project is meant to enhance the passenger experience and transform the Ogdensburg International Airport into a regional transportation hub that will attract new travelers to the area and fuel economic growth throughout the North Country, Hochuls office said in the announcement.

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Constructed in 1980, the Ogdensburg International Airport, located in the town of Oswegatchie, currently lacks adequate space to comfortably handle the current passenger flow or accommodate the expected levels of growth in the coming years, per Hochuls office.

The project was awarded $18 million from the governors $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition. The awards are intended to promote, revitalize, and accelerate investments in upstate commercial passenger service airports, helping to create airports for the 21st century.

The effort will expand the check-in, ticketing, and baggage drop-off areas, construct a new canopy over the curbside drop-off/pick-up area, install new passenger information display systems, and make other improvements to enhance the passenger experience and create a state-of-the-art gateway for the entire region.

The modernization of Ogdensburg International Airport is poised to redefine our regions aviation landscape, Steve Lawrence, executive director of the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority said, in the states announcement. The proposed plans for the Ogdensburg Airport terminal represent a significant opportunity to elevate the North Countrys aviation infrastructure, enhance travel experiences, and foster economic development. In addition, the innovative adaptive terminal model transforms the terminal into a multifunctional community asset- with a new Great Room building as its centerpiece. This project encapsulates a concerted effort to modernize and optimize our facilities, aiming to meet the evolving needs of our community and visitors.

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