Update - Independence Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Closure 10/21 for Painting

Update -The Independence State Airport Taxiway, Taxilanes, and Apron will close for final markings application Tuesday October 21st, 2025.

Final markings application will complete the Taxiway, Taxilane, and Apron Surface Project, which was substantially completed in September this year, and included crack seal, asphalt patch repair, surface seal, and new pavement markings on the taxiway, taxilanes, and apron. 

Summary Highlights:

Starting 10am on Tuesday October 21st, Work Area 1 (the north half of the parallel taxiway) will be closed. The remaining work areas will close in succession as the previous work areas are completed.

Because this work will move quickly, we do not have a schedule for when each work area will be closed. We will keep access to the runway open and publish the latest closure information using NOTAMs.

All work areas are expected to be completed by 7pm on the same day*.

(*) 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 any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience while we maintain the Independence State Airport.

• Independence 2025 Phasing Plan.pdf