"Ithaca's chance of being included in national air maps and of becoming a stop on air mail routes and a commercial center for aerial activities appeared bright today after the Common Council's action yesterday in approving a $65,963 CWA [Civil Works Administration - New Deal] project for the flying field.... 
A new hangar to be located on the west side of the field and constructed of cinder block is to be erected. It will be 100 feet in length and 80 feet wide. Two runways, 100 feet wide, will be constructed. They are to be of gravel base with a light asphalt top dressing. The north-south runway, 2,500 feet long, will be the main one while another 1,800 feet in length will bear off at a 40 degree angle from the main stretch.
In connection with the improvements the water department will extend its services on Cliff Street to the airport. A parking area will also be laid out and a tile drainage system constructed.."

"Big Airport Project Here Is Approved," December 20, 1933, 3.