Telluride Airport (TEX) opens November 4, 2009!

PHASE II reconstruction started on April 7, and will be completed November 4, 2009.

Phase II consisted of the removal of the existing runway and reducing the grades which resulted in the west end of the runway being lowered by 30 feet and the center of the runway (dip error) being raised 16 feet and the east end of the runway lowered 14 feet. The result of this is a runway that now meets FAA standards. In addition, the safety areas west of the old dip area have been widened to 250 feet from 150 feet. All new runway lighting was added and the length of the runway was extended to 6,911 feet.

Phase III is anticipated to be completed in 2010. It will widen the remaining safety areas and add engineered material arresting system (EMAS)

For additional information, you may contact Richard nuttall, Airport Manager at 970-728-5313