By Cheryl Jahn

YXS Gets Federal Dollars For Runway Rebuild

Oct 23, 2018 | 11:12 AM

PRINCE GEORGE – -The Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Transport, Terry Beech, was on hand at the Prince George Airport today with a commitment of $2.3 million in funding for improvements to runway 01-19. 

A quick drive down that runway shows significant disrepair, with weeds growing through the concrete. The short stretch of runway creates a loop for aircraft and is currently used by commercial airlines and the Forest Service planes. 

The money is part of a $4.7 million project to re-build the runway.

“Transportation systems are a vital part of Prince George’s economy and the investment announced here today will foster long-term prosperity for the city. These improvements to the Prince George Airport will increase transportation options for the community while helping businesses get more products to market.”  

The Prince George Airport Authority says the project has been eight years in the making. Work will be tendered in the new year with completion set for October of next year.

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