Work to restore the well-worn runway at Catalina Airport (KAVX), located on the island outside the Los Angeles metropolitan area, is well underway. More than 100 U.S. Marines and Navy sailors, who are working with the Catalina Island Conservancy as part of a partnership with the Department of Defense, arrived in January to begin work on the much-needed repairs to the 3,250-foot paved runway, which was full of potholes and loose rocks. The pavement will be replaced with a more durable concrete material.
Catalina Airport Project Makes Progress; Gains Major Cash Donation
Key Takeaways:
- Over 100 U.S. Marines and Navy sailors are undertaking a three-month project to restore Catalina Airport's (KAVX) runway, replacing worn pavement with more durable concrete.
- The $5 million project received a significant $1.5 million donation from ACE Clearwater Enterprises, resulting in the airport being renamed "ACE Clearwater Airfield."
- The airport is currently closed for construction but is expected to reopen in late March or early April, though its on-site restaurant remains accessible.
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