Airport Closes Runways for Construction; Should Reopen Aug. 20

The runways at Anderson Regional Airport are closed for temporary repar work through Aug. 20.  Runways are expected to reopen no later than 8 a.m. on Aug. 20.  All air traffic operations, including takeoffs and landings, will be suspended at the airport during the closure period.

The temporary closure is due to the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Runway 5-23.  During the closure, work will be performed in and around the intersection on Runways 5-23 and 17-35.

“The closure is absolutely necessary as our contractors require enough time to repair degradation found at the intersection of runway 5-23 and runway 17-35, which has proven to be much more extensive than originally thought,” said Anderson Regional Airport Manager Justin Julian. 

The closure dates and times could be modified due to weather conditions or other factors.  Contact the Anderson Regional Airport administration office at (864) 260-4163 or the airport’s Fixed Base Operations staff at (864) 964-5656 for more information.