Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 14-04: Redmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field - RDM) Runway Closure

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The Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 14-04: Redmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field - RDM) Runway Closure () is a public-domain DOI Office of Aviation Services aviation safety document, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

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Key points

Redmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field - RDM) will close Runway 04-22 starting September 15, 2014, at 0700 PDT until further notice.
The closure will affect all commercial and private operations at the airport.
The only Federal Airtankers approved for use during this closure are BAe-146, RJ-85, and CV-580.
Phase 1 of the runway repaving project is scheduled for completion in fall 2014 and includes full depth reconstruction of approximately 1,290 feet of Runway 04-22.
Phase 2 of the project is scheduled for completion in fall 2015 and will involve the reconstruction of the remaining 5,750 feet of Runway 04-22.

Frequently asked questions

When will Runway 04-22 be closed?

Runway 04-22 will be closed starting September 15, 2014, at 0700 PDT until further notice.

Which aircraft types are approved for use during the runway closure?

The approved Federal Airtankers during the closure are BAe-146, RJ-85, and CV-580.

What is the purpose of the runway closure?

The runway closure is for repaving and reconstruction of Runway 04-22, which is the airport's primary runway for commercial operations.

When will the runway reconstruction project be completed?

Phase 1 is scheduled for completion in fall 2014, and Phase 2 is scheduled for completion in fall 2015.

Where can I find updates on the construction project?

Project construction updates will be available online at www.flyrdm.com under the News & Media section.

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No. IAIB 14-04 Date: September 10, 2014 Page 1 of 2 Subject: Redmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field - RDM) Runway Closure Area of Concern: All Aviation Users Discussion: Redmond Municipal Airport in Redmond, OR will close Runway 04-22 starting Monday, September 15, 2014 at 0700 (PDT) and will remain closed until further notice. The closures will affect all commercial and private operations. The City of Redmond/Redmond Municipal Airport will authorize the use of the following aircraft types that exceed the weight bearing capacity for Runway 10-28 as published in the current Airport/Facility Directory.

The only Federal Airtankers approved by Redmond Municipal Airport management are: • BAe-146 • RJ-85 • CV-580 Construction crews will be repaving runway 04-22 which is the airport’s primary runway for commercial operations. The current project is comprised of two phases. Phase 1 is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2014 and consists of the following major project items: • Full depth reconstruction of approximately 1,290 feet of Runway 04-22.

• Construction of runway grooving.

• Construction of runway shoulder and runway safety area grading.

Phase 2 is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2015 and will consist of full depth reconstruction of the remaining 5,750 feet of Runway 04-22 and runway shoulder/runway safety area grading. Project construction updates will be available on-line at www.flyrdm.com under the News & Media section.

For Updated Aircraft Information on Approved Airtankers at Redmond Contact: Eric Graff (Airtanker Base Manager) (o) 541-504-7220 (c) 541-419-7584 No. IAIB 14-04 Date: September 10, 2014 Page 2 of 2 Contact Information for Redmond Municipal Airport: Jeffrey S. Tripp (Airport Director) Redmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field - RDM) (o) 541-504-3084 jeffrey.tripp@flyrdm.com /s/ Keith C. Raley /s/ Gary Sterling Chief, Aviation Safety Branch Chief, Aviation & Program Evaluation Safety Management Systems DOI, Office of Aviation Services USDA Forest Service