Plattsburgh International Airport contracts and capital project
Summary
The airport got approvals for new parking lot equipment (Windcave and Vint), a Laware Construction contract, hangar design engineering, and a Golden Shovel Agency contract where the RFP was waived based on a legal opinion citing taxpayer savings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 23, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Spending on airport infrastructure, with the Golden Shovel contract justified as a taxpayer cost saving.
Airport users and the regional economy tied to the airport.
Travelers who used the suspended Florida routes — Myrtle Beach, Sarasota, and others — are left with fewer options for now.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Clinton County Legislature Regular Session — Resolutions for — 2026-10-28
Bids were awarded to design and build a ten-bay T-hangar at Plattsburgh International Airport — more hangar space for based aircraft.
County Legislature — October 14, 2026
A contract amendment with Barton & Loguidice keeps the redevelopment of the former county airport moving into its Stage 3 investigation and reporting phase.
County Legislature — September 23, 2026
The airport got approvals for new parking lot equipment (Windcave and Vint), a Laware Construction contract, hangar design engineering, and a Golden Shovel Agency contract where the RFP was waived based on a legal opinion citing taxpayer savings.
County Legislature — July 15, 2026
Canadian border crossings are down 49% since late 2024, and Allegiant has suspended several local routes. The county's new strategy: target international destinations like Cancun, leverage the airport's low fees, and push hard for better carriers in next year's Essential Air Service bidding.
County Legislature — June 24, 2026
A package of airport resolutions — janitorial supplies, security systems, equipment, glass, a state aviation grant for the T-hangar project, bid solicitation and a parking services RFP — all moved forward. The Chamber is even paying for the airport manager's London air show trip.
County Legislature — May 27, 2026
The county approved a series of airport contracts and established a new Veterans Garage capital project, continuing ongoing investment in the airport.
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