Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 11-04 Missoula Airport Closure

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Key points

Missoula International Airport will close all runways from September 13, 2011, at 9 A.M. MDT until September 14, 2011, at 9 P.M. MDT.
The closure will impact all commercial and private air travel.
Construction during the closure includes repaving the intersection of crosswind runway 7/25 and runway 11/29.
Taxiway 'G' will be widened from 40 feet to 75 feet to meet recommended standards.
Government aircraft operations will be redirected to other bases during the closure.

Frequently asked questions

When will the Missoula Airport runways be closed?

The runways will be closed from September 13, 2011, at 9 A.M. MDT until September 14, 2011, at 9 P.M. MDT.

What construction work is being done during the airport closure?

The construction includes repaving the intersection of crosswind runway 7/25 with the primary commercial service runway 11/29 and widening taxiway 'G' from 40 feet to 75 feet.

How will the closure affect air travel?

The closure will affect all commercial and private air travel, requiring aircraft with a destination of Missoula to identify alternate airports.

Who should government aircraft contact during the closure?

Government aircraft operations will be redirected to other bases, and those with a destination of Missoula should contact the Northern Rockies Coordination Center’s aircraft desk.

Who can I contact for more information about the Missoula Airport closure?

For more information, you can contact Leslie Wustrack at Missoula International Airport via email at lwustrack@flymissoula.com or by phone at (406) 532-8659.

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Interagency Aviation

Information Bulletin

No. IA 2011-04 September 12, 2011 Page 1 of 1 Subject: Missoula Airport Closure Area of Concern: All Aviation Users Distribution: All Aviation Users Discussion: Missoula International Airport has issued a reminder that all airport runways will be closed beginning Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 9 A.M. (MDT) and will remain closed until 9 P.M. on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. The closures will affect all commercial and private air travel.

During the closure, construction crews will be repaving the intersection of crosswind runway 7/25 with the airport’s primary commercial service runway 11/29. In addition, construction work will continue on widening taxiway ‘G’ from 40’ to 75’ to meet Airport Design Group’s recommended standard C-IV.

All government aircraft operations will be redirected to other bases. Aircraft with a destination of Missoula should contact the Northern Rockies Coordination Center’s aircraft desk at (406) 329-4880 before departure to identify alternate airports.

Contact Information for Missoula Airport : Leslie Wustrack Missoula International Airport lwustrack@flymissoula.com D (406) 532.8659 • C (406) 546.4332 /s/ Keith C. Raley /s/ Ron Hanks Keith C. Raley Ron Hanks Chief, Aviation Safety and Chief, Aviation Safety Program Evaluation Management Systems