{"id":32982,"date":"2025-10-05T21:09:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T21:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=32982"},"modified":"2025-10-05T21:09:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T21:09:55","slug":"grand-canyon-national-park-airport-completes-runway-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/arizona\/grand-canyon-national-park-airport-completes-runway-upgrade\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Grand Canyon National Park Airport Completes Runway Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project resurfaced the airport\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GCN-striping-edit-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32984\" style=\"width:324px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GCN-striping-edit-2.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GCN-striping-edit-2-300x192.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis project reflects the strength of our partnership with the FAA and our shared commitment to safe, efficient access to the Grand Canyon,\u201d said David Reffner, Director of Grand Canyon National Park Airport. \u201cWe are proud to have delivered this project on time thanks to the dedication and expertise of our project team.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funded primarily by an FAA Airport Improvement Program grant with matching funds from the state, the project demonstrates Arizona\u2019s commitment to maintaining premier aviation infrastructure that enhances the experience for travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project team included Fann Contracting for construction, Mead &amp; Hunt for design and project management, and ADOT and FAA staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit ADOT\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/azdot.gov\/projects\/grand-canyon-airport-projects\/Grand-Canyon-Airport\/grand-canyon-national-airport-project-runway-rehabilitation-project\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/azdot.gov\/projects\/grand-canyon-airport-projects\/Grand-Canyon-Airport\/grand-canyon-national-airport-project-runway-rehabilitation-project\">project webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s sole runway, reconfigured a key taxiway intersection, refreshed apron markings and updated signage to meet current Federal Aviation Administration standards. 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