![]() ![]() ![]() “The parallel taxiway (and) ramp entrance is being rebuilt to current standards this summer and is going to be a huge upgrade to the facility,” Kyle wrote. The taxiway project, a $3.1 million expense being paid entirely by the federal government to replace a taxiway that was too close to the main runway, that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wanted moved for safety reasons, and that was in deteriorating condition.Improvements and projects listed for the past year or so include: It also includes the goal of paving the current grass crosswind runway. The report this year again expresses the need to expand the airport’s main runway length by 500 feet to 5,500 feet, and its width to 100 feet, to accommodate increased jet traffic. Kyle’s annual report is a broad look at what’s new at the airport, as well as the condition of existing facilities and equipment, and recommendations for future changes and projects. The aviation authority is the three-person board that operates the airport. Airport Manager Bill Kyle gave his annual status report on the airport at the North Cedar Aviation Authority meeting recently. Press photo by Bob Steenson By Bob Steenson, new $3.1 million taxiway expected to be completed this fall will be the latest improvement to the Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, and is one of a number of projects that have been done this year. ![]() The $3.1 million taxiway project at the Northeast Iowa Regional Airport is more than 50% complete and should be finished early this fall, reported Justin Strom, an engineer with Clappsaddle-Garber Associates, the engineering consultant for the airport. Posted on Northeast Iowa Regional Airport annual report notes progress, needs ![]()
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