Taxiway Construction Update at Hunt Field in Lander
The phase 1 taxiway construction project at Hunt Field in Lander was completed in the fall of 2023. The construction project took place on Taxiway A as it is currently non-compliant due to the wing span safety zone required for the King Air airplanes. The east end (22 End) of the taxiway will be shifted to the north and lowered in elevation in comparison to the runway to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. This project will be worked on over three phases and once complete, the full length of the taxiway will be in compliance.
The total project cost for Phase 1 is $3,114,777 and is made possible by a variety of sources.
90% Federal
6% State
4% Local (Paid for by airport fuel sales)
Phase 2, located at the apron, will take place in 2025. Phase 3, to finish the west end of the taxiway, will take place in 2028 or 2029.