(WENY) - Two local airports in the southern tier will be receiving federal funding for airport enhancements.

This is according to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office.

Elmira-Corning regional airport will be receiving $4.3 million to reconstruct the apron or the area of the airport where airplanes are parked. Meanwhile, Penn Yan Regional airport will be receiving $150,000 to improve lighting.

The funding is through the F-A-A's Airport Improvement Program.