Jefferson County International Airport closes for runway construction

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The sole runway at Jefferson County International Airport closed for construction Wednesday, Sept. 23 as crews work to grind down some high spots on the surface of Runway 9/27, in order to bring it in line with Federal Aviation Administration specifications.

The closure is expected to remain in place until 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.

After reopening on Friday, the runway will remain open to fixed-wing aircraft until 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at which point it will again be closed through 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 for the application of seal coat and pavement markings.

Eron Berg, executive director of the Port of Port Townsend, said that the project could be extended depending on weather conditions, given that wet weather is not ideal for painting stripes on the runway.

Berg added that dates would be chosen strategically to mitigate any impacts to visitors to the airport.

The closures only affect fixed-wing aircraft and the airport is still accessible to helicopters.

Notices to airmen (NOTAMs) will be issued for the closures by the FAA.