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Pitkin County outlines airport modernization timeline and funding pursuit; design through 2026, construction starting 2027
Summary
County staff said design work for the airport modernization will run through 2026, construction is expected to begin in early 2027 with a planned closure period, and the county is pursuing FAA and discretionary grants (first paving tranche about $10M with potential additional funding).
Pitkin County staff updated the Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 16 about progress on airport modernization, funding prospects and community engagement. Staff said environmental approvals and an airport layout plan are complete, and that design work will continue through 2026 ahead of anticipated construction beginning in 2027.
Ryan and Diane (airport project leads) outlined funding activity: the county has secured an initial FAA paving grant tranche (reported in the meeting as…
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