Our Mission

The Coalition exists to protect the Kensico Reservoir and Blind Brook watersheds, our quality of life, and the welfare of Westchester County and the surrounding region.

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Our Vision

Uniting behind advocacy to ensure County airport policy prioritizes public health and safety, the environment, and the preservation of our quality of life.

Our Vision Statement
Our Credo

Every operational decision at the County airport deserves careful public consideration of its short and long-term impacts on airport capacity and the environment.

Airport Issues
As Good Neighbors

Let's join together to support a vibrant yet limited and environmentally responsible County airport that puts residents' needs first.

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PFAS Alert

In February, 2024, the county approved construction of a water treatment plant at the airport by Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW). The project, near a PFAS hot spot, may leach PFAS into the Kensico Reservoir. It’s also expansive, making available a lot of water for any new construction, like hangars.

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Our Goals

Relief and protection for residents
Reliable county commitment to a no-expansion airport policy*
Meaningful stakeholder involvement in planning and policy-making
Incorporation of Expansion Assessments into all plans & projects
Better airpo rt oversight (funded by the airport, not taxpayers) and maximum local control

How to support the Coalition

Vision statement

This brief white paper sums up who we are and what we are trying to accomplish.

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A powerful network

Our coalition represents a strong and growing network uniting families, organizations, and businesses who care

about minimizing harmful airport impacts and risks. Join with us today.

Who Makes Up the Coalition?

* This means primarily limiting the airport's capacity to serve more non-commercial private, corporate, and charter aircraft, which represent 85% of flights. To this end, the County Legislature passed resolution 245-2003 (view here). Residents have a right to rely on this longstanding county policy opposing airport expansion. County law regulates airlines and allows more flights only when the terminal is not at "capacity" and around holidays.

Why This Coalition?

Westchester County owns and oversees operation of the county airport, the third busiest in New York State,

which lies adjacent to the Kensico Reservoir, the source of drinking water for 9 million people in Westchester and New York City.

For this reason alone, the airport could never be built at its location today. Still, coalition members seek to be good neighbors

while insisting that the airport and its users do the same, as promised in the County's Airport Environmental Policy Statement.

Our coalition brings together community and environmental organizations, families, individuals, and businesses

who all make Westchester County and the surrounding area their home and care about its long-term health and well-being.

Together, we watchdog the airport and insist our elected officials uphold the County's longstanding policy against airport expansion.

There’s just one thing missing: You. Will you add your name to our growing list of supporters?

Powerful interests back airport expansion and we can only prevail with your help. Will you lend a hand?

Contribute funding for our activities? Or are you looking for assistance yourself? We invite you to become part of our community!

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Upcoming Events

Westchester County Board of Legislators

Meets in-person and virtually

For more information, click here.

County Airport Advisory Board (AAB)

AAB meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 PM ET
Hangars, Master Plan, Noise

The AAB normally meets on the third Wednesday of each month so you can plan accordingly. It matters who the county sees taking an interest. Show up either in person or online and be heard. The Board welcomes public comments and provides parking validation. Just signing in can have an impact.

AAB Meeting Agendas, Docs.

You can sign up for email updates on AAB meetings and agendas from the Calendar pg.

For attending in person:

The Airport Advisory Board meetings are held in the airport's 2nd-floor conference room. Simply take the escalator up from the ticket counter area or use the elevated walkway from the parking garage second level. Then turn right and enter the office area using the second door on your left. The conference room is the first door on the left.

To Join AAB Online Meetings:

1. Meeting Link (click to access)

2. Webinar #: 2437 633 6014

3. Password: HBhc4g8Gr3T (4760 from phones)

4. Phone: 1-844-621-3956

Access code: 243 763 36014

The link and Password change monthly, but you can always access this information - and past as well as future meetings - at https:/meetings/westchestergov.com. Click the "Calendar & Previous Meetings" link and search under "airport"

People can also get on the AAB Meeting mailing list or send questions and concerns to the Board by emailing: airportweb@westchestercountyNY.gov

Local Airport Groups

Local committees are an easy, direct way to have an impact on airport issues. Groups advise local governments and promote public education and engagement. Meetings are open to the public.

New Castle Airport Advisory Board

TBD at Town Office (200 South Greeley Ave., Chappaqua).

Rye Brook Airport Advisory Council

Normally meets on the 4th Monday and alternates between in-person and zoom meetings

For the latest meeting information, refer to the Village Calendar.

For more details, refer to its Website.

For help in forming a local airport committee contact us.

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