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Aviation board hears progress updates on runway extension EA, fuel farm replacement and airport master planning
Summary
Citrus County staff reported timetable changes to the Crystal River runway extension environmental assessment, bids and schedules for a new fuel farm, AEGIS survey work to restore an RNWY 09 LNAV/VNAV approach, and several development projects including Avernus Business Park and an Inverness corporate hangar lease.
Citrus County aviation staff briefed the Aviation Advisory Board on several major capital projects, including an extended timeline for the Crystal River runway environmental assessment (EA), a multi-million-dollar fuel farm replacement at Crystal River, AEGIS survey work to restore an RNWY 09 LNAV/VNAV approach, and other development projects across both airports.
Todd Regan, aviation project manager, said the projected date for completion of the Crystal River EA is Sept. 9, 2026, about six months later than previously expected. He attributed the delay to additional FAA review time, staffing constraints and legal…
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