Feds Ticket $18 Million For
Westchester Airport Upgrades
WHITE PLAINS—U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday during a tour of Westchester County Airport here that the Trump Administration has allocated $18 million for air traffic control upgrades at Westchester County Airport.
The improvements will replace aging technology with new equipment designed to improve safety, strengthen system reliability and enhance efficiency. Secretary Duffy was joined by U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-17), Westchester Deputy County Executive Joan McDonald and airport leadership.
“The Trump Administration is investing in travel hubs small and large to ensure our air traffic controllers have the state-of-the-art equipment needed to keep travelers safe. Servicing over 170,000 flights annually, Westchester Airport is an important hub for our Northeast economy,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy.
Back in March, Westchester County announced the selection of HNTB to lead a comprehensive feasibility study and concept design for the modernization of the terminal at Westchester County Airport. The selection marked a significant milestone in the county’s effort to reimagine the decades-old terminal and deliver a more modern, efficient and passenger-friendly experience, while maintaining full county ownership and operational control of the airport.
The RFP called for a feasibility study that will produce distinct terminal modernization concepts. The study will include maintaining the existing terminal footprint, while fully reimagining the current 96,000-square-foot, three-level structure and its 700-linear-foot frontage; evaluating adjacent areas that may be repurposed, including frontage roadways, loading dock areas, and rental car quick-turn and ready lots and aligning the redesigned terminal with current industry standards and passenger expectations.
Published: June 24, 2026.