In order to meet the Runway Safety Standard criteria by 2012, set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration, the Airport has proposed to relocate Runway 1-19. The relocation consists of moving and replacing paint markings (approximately 450 ft. north) on the runway pavement.

There is no proposal to add pavement or extend the usable length of the runway. This safety project will allow for a minimum of 1,000 ft. of cleared area beyond each runway end on airport property. The safety area project can only be accomplished with the removal of the two existing Hangars Number 2 (leased by SheltAir), Number 3 (American Airpower Museum) and their associated aircraft aprons and taxilanes/taxiways.

As valuable aviation assets these hangars are proposed for replacement in other compatible areas of the airport. The associated improvements for the Runway Safety project also include the installation of new LED runway edge lighting, installation of new and/or relocation of existing guidance signs, and any required electrical vault work and/or control panel work associated with lighting and guidance systems.