JACKSON, Wyo. — It’s day 66 of the 78-day closure at the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and crews are ahead of schedule with the runway completely paved.
The multi-faceted project has multiple completed or nearly completed aspects.
Out on the runway, exterior slot drains are fully installed and work on the interior slot drains has started. Runway electrical work is 65% complete, which includes runway centerline lights and airfield signage.
Paving crews are close to finishing taxiway A4 and will begin paving the north blast pad, the final section to be paved. Painting and striping will begin this week in preparation for the flight check next week. Along with paving, crews are placing topsoil and grading surfaces along both sides of the entire runway.
The FAA Flight Operations Group will conduct a flight check at JAC to ensure the integrity of all approached and departure navigational aids and airfield striping, ahead of the reopening.
Inside the terminal, the basement shoring is complete and foundation footers are being installed for the new restaurant. The floors and ceiling are complete for the new holdroom with millwork and finishers currently being installed. At the new checkpoint, the carpet and ceiling are complete and interior and exterior glass is being installed next week. TSA equipment will be moved back in next week.
