Another Mitchell International Runway Update

I got another update in my inbox today regarding the Mitchell International Airport runway extension project.

Given the proximity of the main north-south runway to the 4th District — maybe a half mile from certain parts of the district — I’ll try and keep you informed on this issue as the work continues into 2010.

Here’s an excerpt from the December 1 update:

(Runway) construction work will now shift to College Ave. during daylight hours, except during inclement weather. During the day, passenger planes will primarily be using the east-west runway for takeoffs and landings, although planes needing a longer runway will be permitted to take off toward the north on the north-south runway. During evening and nighttime hours, planes will use either the north-south or east-west runways in normal patterns, with runway choice depending upon wind direction & speed and the volume of air traffic.

You can view the entire update here. And click here to see my earlier post on this project and how it’s impacting College Avenue traffic in the next year.