Tara Craig at Airports International
Oct 1, 2025
AAM infrastructure developer Landings has teamed up with 12 Upstate New York communities to build what could become the world’s largest vertiport network.
The Mohawk Valley Landings Network positions the region at the forefront of advanced air mobility (AAM), connecting rural communities with next-generation transportation solutions.
“We have identified 12 locations across the Mohawk Valley Region that will become, we believe, the largest planned vertiport network in the world. This network will advance economic development in the Mohawk Valley and put the region at the forefront of this growing technology,” said Heather Devitt of Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD).
The network is designed to bring new mobility and economic opportunity to rural communities. Several vertiports are planned. They are intended to improve access to healthcare, support air ambulance and emergency operations, and connect residents to regional services, reducing travel times, increasing resilience, and saving lives.
“As hundreds of thousands of electric aircraft enter service over the next decade, our Landings Certified Vertiport Network will safely and reliably connect communities nationwide, transforming the future of mobility,” said Lisa Wright, CEO of Landings.
The initiative builds on Upstate New York’s legacy of transportation innovation. The Erie Canal, completed in 1825, revolutionised commerce and logistics. Two centuries later, the Mohawk Valley Landings Network is shaping the future, laying the foundation for a coast-to-coast advanced air mobility system.
The initial network will connect 12 strategically selected communities, supporting emergency response, cargo logistics, innovation, and job creation. By integrating advanced air mobility, the project will foster rural economic development and serve as a model for regional mobility solutions nationwide.
The network will ultimately span 2,000 North American locations.