Planes on the runway at the Jackson Hole Airport. Photo: Buckrail

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Airport is conducting a controlled burn today Sept. 28.

Permitted burn activities are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The airport is currently underway with phase 1 of runway reconstruction. According to the airport, phase 1 includes, preliminary prep work, paving of runway safety areas, drainage installation and staging of construction materials. Phase 1 is set to conclude, Oct. 15.

The airport is set to close from April 11 through June 28, 2022.

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