Summary
The county is renewing a 20-year, no-cost lease letting the FAA keep radio equipment at the airport. Pilots flying on instrument flight rules rely on this equipment to file flight plans and communicate with air traffic control in Albany. A public hearing is required before the lease can be approved.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost to the county — it's a no-cost lease, and the FAA provides millions in airport funding.
Pilots flying in and out of Saratoga County Airport, especially in bad weather.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Airport Improvement — October 27, 2026
The county is renewing a 20-year, no-cost lease letting the FAA keep radio equipment at the airport. Pilots flying on instrument flight rules rely on this equipment to file flight plans and communicate with air traffic control in Albany. A public hearing is required before the lease can be approved.
Airport Improvement — September 2, 2026
The county is moving forward with a public hearing to renew the rental car lease at the airport for Leah Auto Group, ensuring travelers continue to have access to rental vehicles.
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