Development Projects

2012 Airport Development Projects

The Albany County Airport Authority has authorized over $15 million in construction projects and improvements at Albany International Airport during 2012.

The largest project to be undertaken will be the $4.2 million expansion of the Airport's large maintenance hangar. The expansion will provide necessary enclosed maintenance space for additional aircraft.

One project currently underway is the total replacement of the terminal's terrazzo floor. The $800,000 project began in February and will continue through late spring.

Other projects include:

Replacing 625,300 square feet of terminal aircraft ramp asphalt

Upgrading airfield electrical supply and emergency generator

Purchase of additional snow fighting equipment

Installation of an electronic baggage system to support TSA baggage screening

Construction of 3.5 million gallon holding tank for glycol collection

Construction of 80' by 120' airfield storage building

Improvements to parking lot E toll plaza

Replace terminal chairs and carpeting

Pave terminal access road

Improve airfield access for emergency equipment

Replace roof on Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting headquarters