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News Release
September 23, 1998
Airport's Short Runway to be Closed for Reconstruction
On Monday, September 28, 1998, John Wayne Airport’s (JWA) short runway (19L/1R) will be temporarily closed for reconstruction. At 2,887 feet in length, this runway is used primarily for general aviation purposes. It also serves as a taxiway to queue commercial aircraft for takeoff during the early morning hours of 7 a.m. to 8.a.m. The runway is expected to be closed for approximately four weeks. During the reconstruction, general aviation aircraft and commercial aircraft will use the longer runway (19R/1L which is 5,700 feet in length) for all takeoffs and landings.
Increased commercial operations at JWA, especially during the early morning hours, have resulted in the use of the short runway as a taxiway for commercial aircraft. The runway is being reconstructed to better withstand the weight of these heavier aircraft.
No delays to commercial operations are anticipated. John Wayne Airport has worked closely with the aviation community and the air traffic control tower to minimize impacts on general aviation and commercial operations. Certain connecting taxiways will remain open to all aircraft during regular operating hours to ensure efficient movement of aircraft. Work on the project will take place 24-hours a day. In addition, the project schedule was revised so that construction would occur in October -- a less busy time for flight schools and commercial operations.
Incentives have been included in the construction contract for early completion of the project, as well as penalties for late completion. Sully Miller of Anaheim was selected by the Board of Supervisors to perform the runway reconstruction.
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