Business View Magazine | August 2022

186 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 8 drainage project going on. It doesn’t mean much to the traveling public, but behind the scenes, it is very important. We do not have a problem with the pavement itself, but this project will ensure that stormwater drains better in the surrounding areas. We recently finished a runway lighting rehabilitation, as well as some work to our navigation equipment, then the drainage, and after that, we are planning on building a snow removal equipment building. Being in upstate New York there is always competition, but we manage these infrastructure projects through grants from the state and the FAA. Once we have secured the funding, we are going to be looking at further terminal upgrades to create more space which will help with baggage, passenger flow, and waiting areas, as well as security. We One team to contact, no worries. And if you want to relocate your business to Ogdensburg, we have all the infrastructure in place!” Being a small airport is actually beneficial when it comes to convenience. The terminal building was redone in 2016 and is easily accessible, charming and user-friendly. Still, the hope is to continue to expand and make it even better. Ogdensburg International has truly created a ‘less is more’ atmosphere where there are no long lines, no hassle finding parking spaces, and no crowds to navigate – just the beginning of your adventure. “We are always having to do infrastructure projects,” says Saracco. “Right now we have a big