Scottsdale Airport will temporarily close Runway 03/21 and all taxiways in October for scheduled pavement preservation maintenance designed to extend the life of the existing airfield.
The routine preservation project does not expand or lengthen the runway, change its weight-bearing capacity or enable the airport to accommodate larger aircraft. It is separate from the ongoing Airport Master Plan process.
The runway and taxiways will close overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, through Friday, Oct. 23.
A full closure will begin at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The airport is scheduled to reopen at noon Saturday, Oct. 31. Daytime closures of this length are uncommon because most routine airport maintenance can be completed overnight or with fewer operational disruptions.
No aircraft operations will be permitted during the closures. Airport users should plan accordingly and contact their flight operator or service provider with questions about individual flights.
The work will include rubber removal, pavement treatment and replacement of runway and taxiway markings. Scottsdale Airport conducts different types of pavement preservation maintenance regularly based on the condition of the airfield and budgets annually for anticipated maintenance needs.
This year’s work comes approximately midway between major runway resurfacing projects. The runway was last fully resurfaced in the summer of 2021 through a Federal Aviation Administration grant project. Maintaining the pavement between major resurfacing projects helps the airport meet FAA expectations for the runway’s useful life while protecting the city’s previous investment.
The project is funded by aviation enterprise fund dollars generated through airport operations, rather than the city’s General Fund. Completing the work now will help preserve the runway, reduce future maintenance needs and ensure Scottsdale Airport continues operating safely and efficiently.
