Runway paving underway at new St. George airport

Runway paving underway at new St. George airport


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ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) -- The runways at St. George's new airport are expected to be paved by the end of the month.

Planners say the latest progress indicates the project is on schedule so the airport can open in January 2011.

**By the numbers… St. George Municipal Airport**
• $160 million project • 9,300 ft. (1.8 miles) runway expandable to 11,500 ft. • Built on 1,200 acres, nearly five times the size of existing airport • Will accommodate regional jet aircraft, 737s and Airbus 319s • To be completed by January 13, 2011
The two-year, $160-million project is the largest in the city's history. So far, city officials say the work is on time and under budget. The airport is about five miles southeast of downtown St. George.

The Federal Aviation Administration last week awarded a $100,000 grant to the airport to develop a marketing plan to lure airlines and businesses.

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Information from: The Spectrum

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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