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Minneapolis-St. Paul airport schedules runway improvements for 2025
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Roy Fuhrmann Chief Operating Officer of MAC | Metropolitan Airports Commission

Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport will commence safety and airfield improvement projects on Runway 12R-30L in two distinct phases throughout 2025. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which manages the airport operations, has laid out the timeline for these essential upgrades.

According to the MAC, the first phase of construction will begin on April 14 and conclude on May 23. The second phase is scheduled from August 18 to September 26. The runway targeted for improvement is the east-west parallel runway located south of Terminal 1. The schedule was intentionally designed to keep the runway operational during the peak summer months, minimizing disruptions.

Roy Fuhrmann, COO of the MAC, stated, "The improvements are essential to maintain runway safety and extend the efficiency of our operations in the long term. With this closure, air traffic control can assign flights to any of MSP’s three other runways depending on wind direction, air traffic demand, or other operational factors."

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These improvements include safety area grading of Runway 12R-30L, drainage and shoulder enhancements, and the reconstruction of Taxiway D near Taxiway W. The designated runway safety area is intended to mitigate risks in cases of inadvertent aircraft departures from the runway. It must be devoid of debris, adequately graded, and supportive of aircraft and emergency vehicles.

During the closure, the airport will adjust its operations to accommodate ongoing air traffic. The air traffic control (ATC) will assess various factors such as wind and operational efficiency while utilizing the priority Runway Use System (RUS) to direct flights over less populated residential zones where possible, reducing noise disruption.

As the work progresses, residents near the airport might witness altered flight patterns and a possible increase in aircraft activity, contingent on daily operational needs. Once construction concludes, all operations are expected to return to normal.

The airport has seen upgrades in phases over recent years, including the temporary closures of other runways for safety refurbishments. These efforts are part of a broader maintenance strategy essential for ensuring ongoing safe operations at such a key infrastructure hub.

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