TELLURIDE AIRPORT RUNWAY PROJECT ON SCHEDULE
The Telluride Airport runway reconstruction project started on April 7 and is scheduled to be completed on time: November 4th, 2009.
Taking the lead, Rich Nuttall, airport manager, said “The earthwork has been completed. It’s exciting to see the new asphalt in place and the runway taking shape. This is economic stimulus in real time. This robust investment will secure the future of Telluride Airport and put us back on the map as a state-of-the-art facility. We look forward to seeing you all back up here flying this winter.”
This phase of the runway project included the removal of the existing runway and a great reduction in grades to increase safety and meet FAA standards. The construction results in the west end of the runway being lowered 30 feet the center of the runway (dip) being raised 16 feet, and the east end of the runway being lowered 14 feet. In addition, the safety areas have been widened by 100 feet on half the runway and all new runway lighting will be installed. This new runway will put Telluride in a new light for private jet owners as well as commercial flight operations. It will provide a much safer take-off and landing environment!
The final phase of this project will include widening the remaining runway safety areas and installing the Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) at the end of each runway. We are anticipating that this last phase can be completed in 2011 if funding becomes available. We are not anticipating an airport closure for the final construction phase.
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