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Since many USPA members live in or near Missouri, here is FAA information on construction at MKC, in case you haven’t already seen it.
Safe Operations at the MKC Airport During Construction
Vital safety information for all pilots using the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) during the airport construction period. The construction schedule is as follows;
March 1, 2006 - Runway 1 and 19 closed for construction. Runway 3 and 21 will remail open.
March 6, 2006 - Runway 3 and 21 closed for construction in the intersection of the two runways. North 3,300 feet of Runway 1 and 19 will re-open with restriction. *
June 1, 2006 - Runway 3 and 21 scheduled to re-open. North 3,300 feet of Runway 1 and 19 to close when Runway 3 and 21 re-opens.
August 15, 2006 - Runway 1 and 19 scheduled to re-open full length. Runway 1 and 19 pavement and electrical rehabilitation project completed with opening of Runway 1 and 19.
* During the intersection phase of construction effective March 6, 2006; with only the north 3,300 feet of Runway 1 and 19 available, the airport will be closed to all multi-engine turbine aircraft and aircraft with an approach speed of 121 KTS or more and/or a wingspan of 79 feet or more. Additionally, the airport will be closed to transient operations, training, touch-and-go landings, precision low approaches, and less than VMC. Finally, the airport will be closed except 24 hour prior permission required (PPR), contact Airport Manager at (816) 513-0800.
Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association