Runway
closure at SLN
Salina, Kan., (July 16, 2009) - The Salina Municipal Airport primary
runway will be closed from July 20 to August 19 and again for approximately
14 days in early September, due to airport improvement construction.
During the closure the north 4,800 feet of runway 17-35 will be resurfaced
and taxiways Alpha, Charlie, Delta and Echo will be improved.
"The existing surface of taxiway Alpha was last resurfaced in
1985," said Tim Rogers, A.A.E., Salina Airport Authority executive
director. "It is at the point that it needs to be rehabilitated
for safer use. "
When pavement deteriorates, the biggest problem is that it starts to
unravel and create an unsmooth surface to land on and foreign object debris
(FOD) issues. It, along with the other taxiways, has exceeded its
expected life. Improvements will also be made to the shoulder of
Alpha, Charlie, Delta and Echo.
"In addition to paving work, drainage work and pavement removal work,
we are installing new LED taxiway edge lighting that is more energy
efficient," said Rogers. "We are building for the next 15
years of service."
The funding for this project is a result of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Federal Aviation Administration
delegated $832,935 to the redevelopment of the north ramp area.
For more information and the latest updates on construction please call the
FAA Flight Service Station at 1.877.487.6867.
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