The Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge opened to traffic on February 2, 1957, establishing a new Hudson River crossing for use in the region. Development of the Whittier residential neighborhood began soon after, followed by construction of the Kingston-Ulster Airport (K20N or 20N). Operations at K20N began on September 1, 1961.

The original airport consisted of a 20-foot-wide grass strip, maintenance bay, and fuel tank. After a series of capital investments, KUA upgraded to a 60-foot-wide, paved runway with a parallel taxiway. In 2021, the airport embarked on a new era of improvement, starting a variety of projects to revitalize airport infrastructure and increase safety on and around the field.

The Kingston-Ulster Airport has supported the local economy for over sixty years. In the 1980s, the airport provided IBM a way to quickly ship circuit boards across the United States. Today, K20N is frequently used by our Armed Forces and EMT/Medevac service providers for operation and training exercises. The airport also gives the general aviation community convenient access to the area and offers flight training programs and educational opportunities for local youth. 

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