Originally published in 1997
The City of Llano celebrated the reopening of their airport on September 17 with a ribbon cutting and reception, marking the successful completion of a recent TxDOT Airport Improvement Program. The project was funded through a grant with the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division and included a runway extension and asphalt overlay and widening of the existing runway. The project also included reconstruction and expansion of the aircraft apron, reconstruction of the stub taxiway and construction of a new partial parallel taxiway. Medium intensity runway lighting was also installed along with a new wind cone, rotating beacon, pavement markings, fencing, and approach aids.
Attendees at the event included the Llano mayor and city manager, city staff, the airport manager, representatives from TxDOT Aviation, Smith Western Engineering and many area residents. The project was completed early and under budget with a minimum of difficulty and disruption and just in time for hunting season.
