9/11 Update - Independence Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project

Oregon Department of Aviation sent this bulletin at 09/11/2025 05:11 PM PDT

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9/11 Update - Working with the EAA and contractor, ODAV has revised the project schedule to avoid impacts during an event on Saturday 9/20. Please see the updated remaining work schedule below. A full resolution pdf of the phasing plan is attached via a link at the bottom of this notice.

Updated Remaining Work Schedule:

Work will resume in Work Area 4 on Monday September 15th.

  • Work Area 1 (yellow)
    • Closed overnight 2pm Wednesday September 17th through 3pm* Thursday September 18th
  • Work Area 2 (salmon)
    • Closed overnight 3pm Thursday September 18th through 8pm* Friday September 19th
  • Work Area 3 (green)
    • Closed overnight 2pm Wednesday September 17th through 3pm* Thursday September 18th
  • Work Area 4 (orange)
    • Closed 8am-8pm* Monday September 15th
    • Closed overnight 8am Tuesday September 16th through 2pm* Wednesday September 17th
  • Work Area 5 (pink)
    • Closed overnight 8am Wednesday September 16th through 2pm* Saturday September 20th

(*) Reopening dates and times are estimated and subject to change. All surfaces will reopen as soon as work in those respective areas is completed. 

The Project - This project will include crack seal, asphalt patch repair, surface seal, and new pavement markings on the taxiway, taxilanes, and apron. 

Independence

The runway will remain open throughout the project. Though the runway will remain open, back-taxi may be required depending on taxiway and apron closures. Limited portions of the apron and taxilanes may be available for parking or access to hangars.

(!) When each work area is closed, any fixed wing aircraft behind the closed area will not be able to arrive or depart at Independence until that area reopens. Aircraft may relocate to the open portions of the apron prior to an upcoming closure to maintain access to the runway throughout the project.

(!!) Please check NOTAMs for closure times and the most current airport surface closures. Helicopters may arrive or depart directly to/from open areas of the airport.

(!!!) As always, please remain outside of, and avoid low flight over closed work areas. This includes all pedestrian, vehicle, and aircraft access.

(!!!!) Fuel will not be available while Work Area 4 is closed.

Thank you for your patience while we maintain the Independence State Airport.