Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
ALASKA AVIATION DATABASE
a component of the
Alaska Aviation System Plan

Need Overview

Need Name: Kiana Airport Improvements-Stage 3
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Estimated Cost: $14,661,638
Description: Extend the runway, rehabilitate the operational surfaces, expand the apron and improve the aircraft parking setback. Acquire Land. Replace the lighting system, provide dust control and other improvements as funds allow.
Priority: Mid
Need Origination: Other
Justification: The Northwest Transportation Plan (2003) recommends a 4,000 ft runway at Kiana. This community does not get regular barge service, and fuel and large freight items are flown in. The runway is short at 3,400 ft for a community that is served solely by air. The existing airport's surfacing is in poor condition and needs to be rehabilitated. The airport has had to limit certain types of aircraft operations due to soft spring time conditions. The lighting system has outlived its useful life and needs to be replaced. The lighting was installed in 1992. Additionally, the U.S. Postal Service recently announced that it is considering making Kiana a postal hub which will increase the number of flights and cargo deliveries to Kiana.
Notes: For Spending Plan
Last Edit Date: 3/13/2019 11:21 AM
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