Construction at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is expected to be completed this April.
In 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competitions to revitalize nine airports across upstate New York.
The $38.1 million construction began in the Summer of 2024, with improvements to security, amenities, elevators, and more. Travelers can also access a new, user-friendly app that shares information on parking, concessions, flight activity, and other areas.
Two additional projects include restoring the Veterans Area and building the Frederick Douglass Legacy Commemoration Area.
The airport, renamed for Douglass in 2021, is also working with the community to honor Frederick Douglass by transforming the current observation deck into a state-of-the-art visitor experience designed to introduce users to his legacy.
There will be closures at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport due to construction until April 2025.
The project is expected to finish in April 2025. Travelers should expect closures on sidewalks and floors 1-2 of vestibule A.
Visit rocairport.com/construction to stay updated.
Genae Shields is the business and development impact reporter working on mobility stories that dive into how people get around Rochester and it’s surrounding areas. As a member of the local community, Genae enjoys learning about newly emerging businesses and changes that impact Rochester’s BIPOC and LGBTQ neighborhoods. She also enjoys supporting local artists and nonprofit organizations. Contact Genae at gshields@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Greater Rochester International Airport’s $38.1M project details
