Donations are being accepted at Chautauqua County's Airports to help people in North Carolina and Florida who have been affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The County is asking residents to contribute urgently needed donations, which will be … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Airports Receiving $1.6 Million For Infrastructure Enhancements
The Chautauqua County Airports in Dunkirk and Jamestown are receiving a combined total of $1.6 million for infrastructure enhancements. The Jamestown Airport will receive $1.1 million toward the improvement of existing commercial space within the … [Read more...]
Fly-In Breakfast At Dunkirk Airport Set for Sunday, July 23
A Fly-In Breakfast is being held at the Chautauqua County Airport in Dunkirk on Sunday. The Rotary Club of Dunkirk-Fredonia is hosting the annual fundraiser that features private aircraft pilots from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and elsewhere … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Shannon Barnhart – July 13, 2023
We talk with Chautauqua County Airport Manager Shannon Barnhart about what's happening at the Dunkirk and Jamestown airports. … [Read more...]
Public Facilities Committee Hears Request to Accept Grant to Do Work on County Airports
The Chautauqua County Airports in Jamestown and Dunkirk have been awarded a total of $306,000 from the FAA for upgrades. County Airport General Manager Shannon Barnhart asked the Legislature's Public Facilities Committee to accept the grant, "At … [Read more...]
Proposed 2023 County Budget Has 30-Cent Tax Reduction
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel's proposed 2023 County budget reduces taxes by 30-cents. Wendel said this is the third budget proposal he's made that lowers county taxes. He said the tax levy has an 4.1% increase, or an increase of $2.7 … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Grant Funding for Dunkirk Airport Runway Lighting Project
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a resolution accepting a $669,915 grant for the Dunkirk Airport at a special meeting Monday night. Airport Manager Shannon Barnhart, speaking at the meeting, said that money from the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Hold Special Meeting to Vote on Dunkirk Airport Grant
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold a special meeting Monday night to vote on a grant for the Dunkirk Airport. The $669,915 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration is for 90% of a project to do runway lighting improvements. The rest … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Dunkirk Airports Each Receive $790,000 Under Infrastructure Bill
The Jamestown and Dunkirk Airports will both receive $790,000 under the recently passed Federal Infrastructure bill. Congressman Tom Reed announced the allocation that is part of $937-million dollars in funding to airports in New York … [Read more...]
Almeter Appointed as New Manager of County Airports
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Director George Spanos have announced the appointment of Ronald Almeter as the new Manager of Airports for Chautauqua County. Almeter … [Read more...]
