Mon, Dec 07, 2009
Official Ceremony Set For December 17th
Officials at the Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) will soon be
celebrating a grand re-opening following the completion of a $22
million runway renovation project. TEX officials are proud to
announce that astronaut and Telluride homeowner Neil Armstrong will
serve as the guest of honor at the re-opening events on Thursday,
Dec. 17.
"We are incredibly honored that Neil Armstrong and his wife,
Carol, will be joining us for the re-opening of TEX," said Scott
McQuade, CEO of the Telluride Tourism Board. "His visibility and
commitment to the Telluride community have become an invaluable
asset as we strive to elevate the area's year round tourism product
and reputation," continued McQuade.
Armstrong has long enjoyed a second home in Telluride and
maintains strong ties and friendships in the Telluride community,
flying into TEX several times each year. He has also been a strong
supporter of community events, including the Telluride Tech
Festival.
The Telluride Regional Airport sits atop Deep Creek Mesa and is
North America's highest commercial airport. At 9,070 feet above sea
level, the airport offers picturesque views of the San Juan
Mountains. The December 17 event will celebrate the completion of
Phase II of the airport's reconstruction--a modernization project
that included the removal of the existing runway, reducing grades,
widening safety areas, extending the length of the runway and
adding all new runway lighting. Offering both commercial and
general aviation pilots a much smoother landing, the runway now
meets FAA standards. Phase III of the reconstruction will begin in
2010 and will widen the remaining safety areas and add an
engineered material arresting system (EMASS).
Neil Armstrong
Armstrong will officially re-open the airport when he steps from
the plane onto the tarmac to cut the ceremonial ribbon. A short
press conference will follow, along with media tours of the new
runway. A private, invitation-only cocktail reception will also
take place that evening.
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