9/16 Update - Independence Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Seal Project

9/16 Update - Due to a few minor setbacks and our aggressive schedule to minimize impacts during construction, we have another change to the schedule for this project. 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.

Summary Highlights:

Work is ongoing in Work Area 4 through the morning of Thursday September 18th.

The taxilane portion of Work Area 3 will occur Wednesday evening to Thursday morning

Work Area 1 and the apron portion of Work Area 3 will occur Thursday afternoon to Friday morning

Work Area 2 will occur Friday afternoon, and reopen without markings before the event Saturday morning, then markings will be applied Saturday afternoon. 

Work Area 5 will occur Wednesday morning to Friday evening

Updated Remaining Work Schedule:

• Work Area 1 (yellow)
  
  • Closed overnight 1pm Thursday September 18th through 12pm* Friday September 19th
• Work Area 2 (salmon)
  
  • Closed overnight 1pm Friday September 19th through 8am* Saturday September 20th
  • Closed 1pm-8pm* Saturday September 20th
• Work Area 3 (green)
  
  • Taxilanes only - Closed overnight 1pm Wednesday September 17th through 12pm* Thursday September 18th
  • Apron only - Closed overnight 1pm Thursday September 18th through 12pm* Friday September 19th
• Work Area 4 (orange)
  
  • Closed overnight 8am Tuesday September 16th through 12pm* Thursday September 18th
• Work Area 5 (pink)
  
  • Closed overnight 8am Wednesday September 17th through 8pm* Friday September 19th

(*) 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. 

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.

We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience while we maintain the Independence State Airport.

• Independence 2025 Phasing Plan.pdf