Introducing New Flight Opportunity at Ithaca Airport
The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) has announced plans for a significant expansion, set to launch a third daily flight to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) starting October 2025. This expansion will offer three daily departures: morning, afternoon, and evening, providing residents and visitors with increased connectivity[1][3].
The federal SCASD (Small Community Air Service Development) grant, along with support from local institutions like Cornell University and Ithaca College, has funded this venture[1]. In addition, the airport has secured $1.35 million in state funding for a geothermal HVAC system. This system is not only a part of the airport's expansion but also a crucial step towards advancing Tompkins County’s sustainability goals[1].
The new flight schedule, with approximate departure times of 6:10 AM (morning), an afternoon time (yet to be specified), and 7:50 PM (evening), is based on current flight schedules[1][3].
FingerLakes1.com, the region's leading all-digital news publication, has been keeping residents informed on a daily basis about the airport's expansion and other local news. The website, which was founded in 1998 and has served the region for over two decades, is open for news submissions[2].
The geothermal HVAC system, a key component of the airport's expansion, is expected to contribute to environmental stewardship. It aligns with the airport's commitment to enhancing regional connectivity while promoting sustainable practices[1].
Moreover, FingerLakes1.com offers a Morning Edition newsletter, allowing subscribers to start their day with the latest headlines. The FingerLakes1.com app is also available for free download on iOS devices (iPhone, iPad), ensuring that news is always within reach[2].
This expansion and the installation of the geothermal HVAC system are seen as important for economic development in the region, boosting regional connectivity, and supporting the area's sustainability initiatives[1][4].
[1] FingerLakes1.com [2] FingerLakes1.com App [3] Ithaca Tompkins International Airport [4] Cornell University [5] Ithaca College
The expansion of the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, funded by the federal SCASD grant and local institutions like Cornell University and Ithaca College, includes not only a third daily flight to Washington Dulles International Airport but also the installation of a geothermal HVAC system, a key component for advancing Tompkins County’s sustainability goals. This system, which is expected to contribute to environmental stewardship, aligns with the airport's commitment to promoting sustainable practices, while the new flight schedule, offering transportation options in the morning, afternoon, and evening, increases connectivity within the finance, public-transit, transportation, and aviation industries.
