Grand Canyon National Park Airport Completes Runway Upgrade

Grand Canyon National Park Airport, operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation, has completed a $12 million runway rehabilitation that enhances safety and improves operational efficiency.

The project resurfaced the airport’s sole runway, reconfigured a key taxiway intersection, refreshed apron markings and updated signage to meet current Federal Aviation Administration standards. Work was completed in just over two months, with careful coordination to minimize impacts on airport operations, tenants and travelers.

“This project reflects the strength of our partnership with the FAA and our shared commitment to safe, efficient access to the Grand Canyon,” said David Reffner, Director of Grand Canyon National Park Airport. “We are proud to have delivered this project on time thanks to the dedication and expertise of our project team.”

Funded primarily by an FAA Airport Improvement Program grant with matching funds from the state, the project demonstrates Arizona’s commitment to maintaining premier aviation infrastructure that enhances the experience for travelers.

The project team included Fann Contracting for construction, Mead & Hunt for design and project management, and ADOT and FAA staff.

For more information, visit ADOT’s project webpage.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.