Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project Phasing
Saratoga County
Summary
The main runway (5-23) will be rebuilt in two phases over two years at about $14 million, mostly FAA-funded, followed by the crosswind runway (14-32) used by small planes and gliders. New taxiway and runway lighting is also planned.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $14 million for the main runway, largely covered by FAA grants.
All airport users — from single-engine planes and gliders to instrument-rated pilots.
None.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Airport Improvement — October 27, 2026
The main runway (5-23) will be rebuilt in two phases over two years at about $14 million, mostly FAA-funded, followed by the crosswind runway (14-32) used by small planes and gliders. New taxiway and runway lighting is also planned.
Airport Improvement — September 2, 2026
The main runway repair project cost has grown to nearly $14 million, forcing the county to split the work into phases starting with an $8.5 million request next year.
Airport Improvement — March 4, 2026
Engineering studies showed that the airport's main runway needs a full reconstruction rather than a simple reclaim-and-pave job. The project has been pushed to the spring of 2027 to avoid winter weather issues.
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