Blue Grass Airport to Host Public Information Workshop for Replacement Runway

Lexington, KY - The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board (LFUCAB) will hold a Public Information Workshop for the initial phase of an Environmental Assessment of proposed runway improvements to Blue Grass Airport, located in Lexington, Kentucky. The workshop is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, located at 1600 Man-O-War Boulevard, Lexington, KY 40513.

One of the key recommendations of the updated 20-year Master Plan for Blue Grass Airport adopted in 2004 was the replacement of the airport's 3,500 foot long crosswind runway (Runway 8-26) with a relocated and realigned 3,500 foot long Runway 9-27 (east-west orientation). The proposed replacement runway would be located to the west of the airport's main runway and in the general vicinity of the western half of the existing crosswind Runway 8-26, which would be closed. Before realignment of the runway can begin, the project must undergo an environmental review by the Federal Aviation Administration. The purpose of the workshop is to provide information on the proposed project, review the environmental process and listen to public comments. The proposed replacement runway is not intended for scheduled airline use, but will continue to serve general aviation aircraft.

Although the Public Information Workshop will be held in an informal open house format, a brief presentation will be provided at 6:00 pm. Representatives from the Airport and the Study Team will be available throughout the evening to talk with citizens about the environmental review. Graphics will be on display so citizens can review presentation details and there will be an opportunity to submit written or oral comments.

Comments may be directed to: Melanie DePoy, Aerofinity, Inc., 51 South New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.