Ocala International Airport will soon be closing at night due to scheduled runway and taxiway construction work.
The nightly closures will begin Sunday May 17 and run through Friday morning, May 22. During those days, the airport will be shut down from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The work consists of taxiway resurfacing and realignment to conform with revised Federal Aviation Administration airport design criteria for taxiways. Lighted “closed runway” markings will be placed on the ends of the runway signaling the airport and runway closure at night.
Aircrews are advised to plan accordingly to accommodate these critical airport infrastructure improvements. During these nightly closures, the airport will be closed to all fixed-winged aircraft. Rotary wing (helicopter) operations will be permitted away from construction areas. Notices to Airmen will be published on the FAA NOTAM website to publicize the closure to aircrews.
For more information, contact Ocala International Airport at (352) 572-0492 or visit www.ocalaairport.com.