Final Phase of Duluth Airport Runway Reconstruction Begins

Duluth International Airport has announced that construction for the third phase of the runway 9/27 reconstruction project began today.  

DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth International Airport has announced that construction for the third phase of the runway 9/27 reconstruction project began today.

This phase includes the east end of the runway and is the final phase of the three -year reconstruction project.

Phase three of construction will occur from May until the end of August.  During the first month of construction, work will be conducted on the apron area and taxiways directly in front of the secure side of the terminal building.

During construction there will be traffic changes to Haines Road near the airport entrance. Construction efforts will shift to the east end of Runway 9/27 in mid to late June.

During this time, there will be 7,000 feet of operational runway available for both commercial and general aviation traffic on runway 9/27.

During the construction, airport staff do not anticipate travel impacts unless they experience days of inclement weather or low visibility.

Once phase three of construction is complete, the entire 10,591 feet of runway on 9/27 will have new concrete pavement, electrical circuitry and lighting.