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Major apron and entry-road projects will disrupt airport operations this summer, officials say
Summary
Board members heard a construction update that concrete panels have failed and will be re‑poured, the apron will be milled in phases (closing self‑serve fuel for the project), and the entry-road rebuild is expected to be disruptive with a likely fall construction start.
Moab — Airport construction managers told the board that a multistage apron and entry-road program will affect ramp access and services this summer and into the fall.
Jed and project manager Thorson reported that concrete panels on the current apron expansion have repeatedly failed the airport’s QA standards and that contractor crews have removed panels and re‑poured sections to meet specification. "We've had to pull nine panels just last week," one project lead said, and staff emphasized the contractor is responsible for the rework costs.
Timeline and access: Staff said asphalt work will likely be completed within days and that concrete pours require a curing window; under current testing the concrete will need a 14‑day opening period after meeting flexural strength tests, with a typical 28‑day bench marked cure. Thorson said that under current sequencing, the center of the apron (P1/P2) will be milled full depth and that a 50‑ft strip in front of hangars will receive full-depth treatment to address failing pavement.
Operational impacts: Operators said the revised phasing will make both P1 and P2 nonoperational during the project, which will close the self‑serve fuel island for the duration. One board member cited last year’s summer self‑serve revenue at about $28,000 and warned loss of that channel could materially reduce local fuel flowage receipts. Staff said trucked fuel deliveries will be available but that pilot confusion could suppress purchases unless communications are clear.
Entrances and staging: Because the airport has a single main entrance, staff described the entry-road project as necessarily disruptive. Design is at roughly 70–80% complete and under FAA review; staff expect to advertise or bid construction in mid- to late summer with a potential fall construction start. The board requested public exhibits and a user meeting to align staging, signage and wayfinding before work begins.
Why it matters: The projects address long-standing pavement and access issues but will temporarily constrain operations, affect onsite businesses, and reduce self‑service revenue. Staff said they will coordinate signage, temporary access codes, and meeting schedules with airport users to reduce friction.
What’s next: Staff will produce exhibits for the next meeting and convene an affected‑users session. Construction sequencing, gate-code arrangements, and fuel‑delivery plans will be detailed in subsequent briefings.
