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LT Airport makes upgrades for heavier aircraft

Published: August 20, 2016  By: admin, In: News,  3 Comments
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A portion of the ramp is being replaced at Lake Tahoe Airport.

This is to accommodate the changing types of aircraft using the South Lake Tahoe airport. More business jets and other large business aircraft are using the airport. The apron was originally designed for lighter aircraft.

During the busy season the entire apron at Lake Tahoe Airport is full of aircraft and the larger aircraft are parked on all sections of the apron. The last time the apron was upgraded was in 1984.

Funding for this project is from a $1.4 million Federal Aviation Administration grant. Another $50,000 was received from Caltrans.

The current phase will be done by the end of September, with the whole project wrapping up in two years.

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  1. Lou pierini says - Posted: August 20, 2016

    How many days make up the busy season?

  2. steven says - Posted: August 21, 2016

    Busy season-4 or 5 days around the golf tournament, with all those people staying at the casinos. How much are the casinos putting towards doing anything at the airport ?

  3. Robin Smith says - Posted: August 21, 2016

    Bill Harrah built the airport.