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Over 400 guest joined the members of the Legislature for a reception for the new Plattsburgh International Airport terminal.


Invited guests inspect the new terminal Friday during a ceremony for the Plattsburgh International Airport. At right, some of the over 400 guests walk through the members of the Legislature for a reception for the new Plattsburgh International Airport terminal. Below, Robert Heins, Chairperson of Plattsburgh International Airport Committee, addresses the guests for the newly completed 3,200-square-foot terminal Friday during a grand opening ceremony.


The Peru Central School Marching Band entertains guests on the way into the newly completed Plattsburgh International Airport.


Robert Heins, Chairperson, Plattsburgh International Airport Committee, addresses the guests for the newly completed 3,200-square-foot terminal Friday during a Grand Opening Ceremony.


Above, Congressman John McHugh addresses guests Friday during the Grand Opening of the Plattsburgh International Airport. Over 400 invited guests got a look at the newly completed 3,200-square-foot building that boasts a window with a panoramic view. At left, the Peru Central School Marching Band entertains guests on the way into the airport. For bonus photos from this event, visit www.pressrepublican.com

"This is a gift from Washington really because the county portion of all this was only 2.5 percent and where are you ever going to get a gift like that," Langley said.

Congressman John McHugh (R-Pierrepont Manor) who was instrumental in obtaining much of the federal funding, said the new airport will reinvigorate the area.

"Not in my wildest dreams would I have ever expected to see a terminal of such beauty," McHugh said.

"Today is where tomorrow begins."

McHugh said he hopes airlines will look at the new airport as a great chance to break into a new market.

He said airlines will look at the isolation of the airport as a potential bonus.

"Yes it would be a big investment for an airline to come here, but there is a lot to be saved here," McHugh said.

"Time is money and you won't be sitting on the runway burning fuel waiting for a chance to take off."

Assemblywoman Janet Duprey (R-Peru) said legislators should be congratulated for developing the airport instead of giving the entire flight line over to Precision Jet Management in 2004.

The Syracuse-based company wanted to take over the flight line and run the airport, but legislators nixed the deal.

"I salute the County Legislature for their courage and vision," Duprey said.

"They stood united and put politics aside and had this great vision to develop this most valuable piece of real estate for the benefit of the entire North Country."

Langley said he hopes the first planes start flying out of the new airport in July.

jlotemplio@pressrepublican.com

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