Project Description:

This Project began on June 3, 2008. The project consisted of the development of a new parallel taxiway on the East side of the Airport and an aircraft parking apron area. Also included were installation of wildlife fencing, clearing of obstructions in the runway protection area, and the remarking of both runways. The work was performed by Emery Sapp & Sons.

Project Rationale:

The Masterplan for the airport includes upgrading the airport to a C-II airport. The west parallel taxiway is too close to the north-south runway (R/W 18-36) to meet the C-II standards. A new terminal area needs to be developed on the east side of R/W 18-36 before the existing terminal and some hangars can be removed, allowing the relocation of the west parallel taxiway.

Status Details:

With the exception of final seeding in some areas, this project is complete. Seeding will be performed within the specified dates for seeding in the spring of 2010.

Links to Photos or Other Sites:

• Late June 2008 Aerial Photo of progress to date of
• Late November 2008 Aerial Photo of progress to dat